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Summary:
A cyclonic storm named Ditwah is expected to bring widespread rain, including heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, to South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema regions of India on November 29th and 30th, 2025. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for various districts, warning of potential extreme rainfall and advising fishermen not to venture into the sea until December 1st. The storm is predicted to weaken into a depression by December 1st evening. Distant Warning signals have been hoisted at several ports.
News Article:
Cyclone Ditwah to Unleash Heavy Rains Across South Andhra Pradesh, Authorities Issue Alerts
Visakhapatnam, India – November 29, 2025 – South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema are bracing for widespread and potentially dangerous rainfall as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah approaches the coast. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of alerts, including a “red alert” for Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati, and Annamayya districts on November 30th, warning of the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall.
The cyclone is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rain to the region on November 29th and 30th. An “orange alert” is in place for Nellore, Chittoor, Tirupati districts and Rayalaseema today, with a “yellow alert” in effect for Prakasam, YSR Kadapa and Annamayya districts. On November 30th, the Orange Alert will be for Prakasam and YSR Kadapa districts and Rayalaseema. The Yellow Alert will be in effect for Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Nandyal, Palnadu, Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna and NTR districts.
By December 1st, the storm is forecast to weaken into a depression, but a “yellow alert” remains in effect for YSR Kadapa, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Guntur, Krishna, Palnadu and Tirupati districts as a precaution.
“We urge residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest weather updates,” said a spokesperson for the Cyclone Warning Centre (CWC) in Visakhapatnam.
Fishermen along the South Andhra Pradesh coast have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea until December 1st due to rough sea conditions. Distant Warning (DW) – II signals have been hoisted at Visakhapatnam, Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam, and Nizampatnam Ports. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to provide assistance as needed.
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