Chennai on alert as Cyclone Ditwah approaches

India Nov 29, 2025

Chennai is gearing up for Cyclone Ditwah, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected to hit soon.
The IMD has put out an orange alert for the city and a red alert for nearby districts like Chengalpattu.
Officials are urging everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from the coast until December 4.

What's happening and how it might affect you

As of November 28, Ditwah was about 450km south of Chennai, moving slowly along Sri Lanka's coast.
The cyclone is set to get stronger over the Bay of Bengal and could reach north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by November 30.
Starting today, expect downpours that might disrupt daily routines—so keep an eye on updates and stay safe.
Plus, NDRF teams are already in place across Tamil Nadu to help out if needed.