Cyclone Ditwah: Puducherry on red alert, schools closed

India Nov 28, 2025

Cyclone Ditwah is heading toward Puducherry, prompting an emergency meeting by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan.
The IMD has issued a 'red alert,' warning of over 20cm rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.
The cyclone sits about 410km away in the Bay of Bengal, and local authorities aren't taking any chances.

What's being done—and what you should know

Disaster response teams are already in place, with control rooms running 24/7 and hospitals stocked for emergencies.
Fishermen have been told to stay ashore, and all boats are secured.
Schools and colleges across Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam will be closed on Saturday due to the heavy rain forecast.
Officials urge everyone to keep an eye on updates and stay safe until the storm passes.