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Headline: Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ Threatens South India After Sri Lanka Devastation; Red Alert Issued for Heavy Rainfall
New Delhi, November 29th – A severe cyclonic storm, named “Ditwah,” is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and is poised to bring torrential rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions of South India, starting today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for coastal Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema, warning of extremely heavy rainfall (over 200mm) between November 29th and December 1st.
As of 8:30 AM today, the storm was located approximately 80 kilometers east of Sri Lanka and 380 kilometers south of Chennai, moving northwest. It is expected to approach the coasts of northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh by the morning of November 30th.
The cyclone’s arrival comes after a period of devastating impact in Sri Lanka, where it triggered severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 123 fatalities and leaving over 130 people missing. Approximately 44,000 Sri Lankans have been displaced and are currently residing in temporary shelters. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue in remote areas.
In India, the IMD forecasts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected in coastal Tamil Nadu on November 29th-30th, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema on November 30th. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema between November 29th and December 1st, and in Telangana on December 1st.
While South India braces for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, other parts of India are experiencing a cold wave. Minimum temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh have dipped below 6 degrees Celsius in many areas. Temperatures between 6-10 degrees Celsius have been recorded in Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and western Uttar Pradesh. Similar cold conditions prevail in northern Rajasthan, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and isolated pockets of eastern Madhya Pradesh.
Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions, including securing homes, avoiding travel, and staying informed about the latest weather updates. Disaster management teams are on standby to respond to any emergencies.
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