After wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah is now approaching south India, prompting authorities to issue alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh. As precaution, 54 flights from Chennai Airport have been cancelled and rail services disrupted.
Cyclone Ditwah is moving toward the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coastline, prompting a red alert for several districts. The IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall, gale-force winds up to 90 kmph, flooding, and damage to crops and infrastructure.
According to the Meteorological Department wind speeds of 45–55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, are expected between October 3 and 5 along the north Maharashtra coast. Cyclone Shakti is expected to impact areas including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg.
Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam over the next four days. Read further on Dynamite News:
“Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Fengal in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. My prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those facing immense loss and hardship…” Read further on Dynamite News:
The Union Territory witnessed severe flooding, especially in areas surrounding the Sankaraparani River, with over 200 residences in NR Nagar inundated. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said that intense rain spell is expected to continue in the north coastal districts of Tamil Nadu on Saturday due to Cyclone Fengal’s impact. Read further on Dynamite News:
With Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall anytime on Thursday, in Odisha and West Bengal, the Navy is prepared to conduct any Humanitarian Assistance. Read further on Dynamite News:
Continuous rainfall triggered by cyclone Remal has caused flooding across multiple districts in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:
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