The BRICS TimesCyclone Ditwah Intensifies: Expected to Reach North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Coasts by November 30 Morning
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Friday, November 28, 2025. Cyclone Ditwah is active over the coastal regions of Sri Lanka. It is also active across the southwest Bay of Bengal. The storm has moved north and northwestward. Its speed was 10 kmph over the last six hours.
Cyclone’s Current Location and Trajectory
The center of the cyclone was situated 50 km south of Trincomalee. It was 70 km northwest of Batticaloa. The storm was 220 km north of Hambantota. Regarding India, it was 460 km southeast of Puducherry. It was also located 560 km southeast of Chennai. The Met Department confirmed the rapid movement of the storm. It is expected to reach the Bay of Bengal. This will be near the coastal areas. These include North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh. This is anticipated by the morning of November 30.
Rain and Wind Warnings Across States
The IMD has issued a rain and wind hazard alert for several states. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry expect heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. This forecast is for Friday and Saturday. Some areas might see more than 20 cm of rain. Rainfall intensity is likely to decrease on November 30. However, some isolated heavy rain is still possible.
Rain could begin in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from Friday. Heavy rain is likely there from November 29 to 30. It may continue from December 1 to 2. Kerala and the Lakshadweep region also have a heavy rain possibility. Telangana is forecast to have heavy rainfall on November 30 and December 1.
Wind Speed and Safety Measures
The storm’s impact could bring high winds. Wind speeds are likely to be 60-100 kmph in various coastal areas. Gale-force winds will affect South Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Sri Lanka, and South Andhra coasts.
The IMD has banned all fishing activities in the sea until December 1. Boats already at sea received advice. They must immediately move to safer locations. The public is strongly advised to remain safe inside their homes.
