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Summary:

Cyclone Ditwah, after moving northwards along the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast in India, weakened into a deep depression by Sunday night (November 30, 2025). While weakening, it brought giant waves to the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai. Light to moderate rain is expected in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Monday (December 1, 2025), with heavy rain possible in Tiruvallur district. Gale winds are expected to gradually decrease, and sea conditions are expected to improve.

News Article:

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens After Brushing Tamil Nadu Coast; Heavy Rain Expected in Tiruvallur

Chennai, India – December 1, 2025, 2:00 AM IST – Cyclone Ditwah, which threatened the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coast, has weakened into a deep depression after moving slowly northwards on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The storm, which was positioned about 80 km from the coastline earlier Sunday morning, brought giant waves to areas like the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai.

According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), the cyclone moved at a speed of 5 kmph. By Sunday night, it had weakened and was located approximately 30 km from the coast.

While the immediate threat of a severe cyclone has diminished, the RMC forecasts light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry-Karaikal on Monday, December 1, 2025, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. A heavy rain warning has been issued for Tiruvallur district.

Wind speeds are expected to decrease gradually, with squally winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, predicted for Monday morning. Sea conditions are also anticipated to improve, transitioning from very rough to rough by Monday morning and improving further thereafter. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

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