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Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka Reels from Devastation, India Braces for Impact

Colombo/Chennai, November 29, 2025 – Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread devastation in Sri Lanka, leaving at least 123 dead and 130 missing. The Sri Lankan government has declared a state of emergency and appealed for international assistance. India has responded with “Operation Sagar Bandhu,” deploying aid and rescue teams to the island nation.

The cyclone is now moving towards the North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in India, expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several districts in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Authorities in Tamil Nadu have taken precautionary measures, including setting up shelters, preparing for evacuations, and deploying disaster response forces. Schools and colleges across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and some Andhra Pradesh districts have been closed.

While Telangana is expected to experience minimal impact, light to moderate rainfall is forecast across parts of Thanjavur district on Saturday morning.

The situation remains critical, and authorities are urging residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions.

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