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Chennai district on 'red' alert, as trail of Cyclone Ditwah dumps over 200 mm rainfall in 24 hours

December 02, 2025 1:13 pm

The weakened trail of Cyclone Ditwah is expected to move landwards as a low-pressure system by Wednesday morning

Cyclone Ditwah: Three killed as Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall

December 01, 2025 5:37 am

Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread devastation in Sri Lanka but will not make landfall on the Indian landmass.

As Cyclone Ditwah triggers heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, here 5 top updates

November 30, 2025 1:30 pm

Cyclone Ditwah Weather Update Today: As Cyclone Ditwa claims over 150 lives in Sri Lanka, here are 5 top updates on the cyclonic storm

Cyclone Ditwah: IAF delivers 21 tonnes of relief material in Sri Lanka as India plans evacuation

November 30, 2025 2:20 am

On Saturday, two transport aircraft of the IAF – C-130J and IL-76 – delivered nearly 21 tonnes of relief material to Colombo as a part of India's humanitarian assistance extended to Sri Lanka.

Cyclone Ditwah: Schools in Puducherry closed, Pondicherry Central University postpones exams

November 30, 2025 9:16 am

The name ‘Ditwah', meaning a lagoon, was suggested by Yemen and is likely derived from Detwah Lagoon on the northwest coast of Socotra.

TN braces for heavy rain as cyclone Ditwah inches closer, CM Stalin takes stock of situation

November 29, 2025 11:19 am

12 NDRF and 16 SDRF teams mobilised to Chennai; several trains running to Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari partially cancelled.

India launches 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', rushes aid to Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah leaves at least 153 dead

November 29, 2025 7:12 pm

The weather bureau warned that even more rain—over 200 mm—was likely, although Ditwah was expected to move away from the island by late Saturday.

Cyclone Ditwah likely to make landfall in India on November 30 morning: Check Red Alert zones in Tamil Nadu

November 29, 2025 9:26 am

Cyclone Ditwah and Tamil Nadu Chennai Weather Today updates: Cyclone Ditwah has triggered Red and Orange alerts across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh as heavy rain, strong winds and flooding loom. The storm, which caused major devastation in Sri Lanka, is expected to make landfall on November 30.

Impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Pune: Marginally warmer days and nights begin

November 29, 2025 7:19 am

Pune’s winter chill has eased as Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah disrupted cold northerly winds, raising both day and night temperatures. IMD expects clearer skies but warmer weather through early December.

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE location tracker: How to check live location, path, status, speed and landfall alerts in real-time

December 02, 2025 8:54 am

Cyclone Ditwah Live Location Tracker: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for some coastal districts of Tamil Nadu, as well as orange alerts for people living in Puducherry, Karaikal and the adjoining parts of Andhra Pradesh.

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

December 16, 2024 9:48 pm

François-Xavier Bieuville, Mayotte’s prefect, described the devastation as 'apocalyptic.'

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, death toll rises

December 15, 2024 10:49 pm

The cyclone struck the French Indian Ocean territory on Saturday with wind speeds exceeding 225 km/h, causing widespread destruction.

Cyclone Dana aftermath: 1 dead; heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal

October 25, 2024 6:24 pm

One casualty was reported in cyclone Dana in West Bengal, according to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while no deaths were reported in Odisha with CM Mohan Charan Majhi stating their zero-casualty mission was successful

In Pictures: Trains cancelled, people evacuated as Cyclone Dana inches towards Odisha coast

October 24, 2024 1:12 pm

The cyclonic storm Dana is likely to make landfall between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port in Odisha early Friday with wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour (kmph), the weather department said.

Cyclone Dana to make landfall in Odisha

October 23, 2024 4:38 pm

The cyclone is expected to bring light rainfall in most places, and extremely heavy rainfall (≥ 21 cm) at isolated places over Baleswar, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsingpur Kendujhar, Jajpur, Cuttack and Dhenkanal, Khorda and Puri districts of Odisha on 24th & 25th October. (PTI)

Cyclone Remal aftermath: Over 25 dead as heavy rains batter Northeast India

May 28, 2024 10:30 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts continued heavy rain in Assam, Meghalaya, and other northeastern regions, causing structural damage, road inundations, and traffic disruptions.

Cyclone Michaung claims 17 lives in Tamil Nadu, leaves trail of deluge, disruption

December 05, 2023 10:59 pm

As the landfall process was completed, the system began moving northwards and is likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm.

Cyclone Michaung wreaks havoc: Flights cancelled, roads submerged

December 04, 2023 7:41 pm

IMD issues orange alert for Andhra Pradesh and north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as Cyclone Michaung nears south Andhra Pradesh.

10 photos that show destruction caused by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar

May 19, 2023 6:37 pm

Myanmar official death toll from Cyclone Mocha at least 145, aid is being provided

Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of destruction in Southeastern Africa

March 17, 2023 2:39 pm

Dyson Cyclone V10, JBL BoomBox and Zebronics Closic Mirror: 3 offbeat gadgets

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

We look at three gadgets that are different but still worth recommending. The Dyson Cyclone V10 absolute pro cordless vacuum cleaner, JBL BoomBox and Zebronics Closic Mirror have unique features, but still good enough to make for good buys.

India sends 44 tonnes of relief material to help Fiji

February 25, 2016 4:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): The Government of India (GoI) is sending relief material to help cyclone hit Fiji. Relief material, which is being airlifted from New Delhi and Chennai, is being sent to Fiji's capital Suva. The relief material includes basic food supplies, medicines, tents and kitchen sets. The relief material is being sent in consultation with Officiating Ambassador of India in the Fiji capital Suva. The island nation of Fiji was hit by category five Cyclone Winston, with wind speed 325 km/hr and waves up to 12m high. The cyclone has caused widespread damage to the housing stock and power disruption in the island nation.