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Chennai, India – December 3, 2025 – The remnant of Cyclone Ditwah, now a well-marked low-pressure area, continues to deluge Chennai and surrounding districts for the third consecutive day. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has issued an orange alert for North Tamil Nadu districts including Chennai, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, and Tiruvallur, predicting very heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is also expected in the Ghat areas of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris.
An additional 18 districts, including Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, and Virudhunagar, are under a yellow alert, indicating heavy rainfall. The weather system is forecast to move southwestwards across North Coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, weakening into a low-pressure area by Thursday.
Ennore and Hindustan University recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, with 15 cm each. In response to the continuing downpour and anticipated heavy inflow, the Water Resources Department (WRD) has opened shutters at the Poondi and Chembarambakkam reservoirs, releasing 200 cubic feet of water per second. The discharge from the Red Hills reservoir has also been increased to 500 cusecs.
The RMC forecasts heavy rainfall to persist in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tirupathur, and South Coastal districts, including Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, and Ramanathapuram on Thursday. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
Summary:
- Remnant of Cyclone Ditwah batters Chennai and surrounding districts.
- Orange alert issued for North Tamil Nadu, yellow alert for 18 other districts.
- Heavy rainfall recorded, reservoirs release water.
- Heavy rainfall predicted to continue in several districts.
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