Cyclone Ditwah: Red Alert Issued For Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur; Schools And Colleges Remain Shut- Highlights

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have carried out extensive rescue and relief operations across several parts of Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Authorities in Tamil Nadu have announced a school holiday for Chennai on December 2 (Tuesday).

Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Even as the "rarest of rare" Cyclone Senyar moves away from the Indian coast after intensifying in the Strait of Malacca, there is another, more immediate weather system that threatens the southern coast of India. A low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is forecast to become Cyclone Ditwah, putting Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh on high alert.

According to the reports of IANS, Cyclone Ditwah, which had formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, has now weakened into a deep depression. This has brought relief to the northern districts of Tamil Nadu that were earlier on alert for very heavy rainfall. Weather conditions are improving compared to earlier warnings as the cyclone continues to lose strength.

Authorities in Tamil Nadu have announced a school holiday for Chennai on December 2 (Tuesday). Schools and colleges in several other districts have also been closed as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain and strong winds to the region

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02 December 2025

11:04 IST

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: Chennai Sees Heavy Rainfall; 26.04 cm in Ennore, 15.43 cm Average Across City

Cyclone Ditwah Live Tracker: Chennai experienced intense rainfall due to Cyclone Ditwah, recording an average of 15.43 cm of rain in 24 hours between 8:30 am on December 1 and 8:00 am on December 2. Among all city zones, Ennore in the Thiruvottiyur region received the highest rainfall at 26.04 cm, while Madipakkam in the Perungudi region saw the lowest at 3.15 cm.

10:25 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Schools And Colleges Remain Shut Today

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE: Accoring to reports of ANI,  the Authorities in Tamil Nadu have announced a school holiday for Chennai on December 2 (Tuesday). Schools and colleges in several other districts have also been closed as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain and strong winds to the region. Officials said the holiday has been declared to ensure student safety amid forecasts of intense rainfall and possible waterlogging.

17:29 IST

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Tracker: Deep Depression Now Very Close To TN-Puducherry Coast, Says IMD

Cyclone Ditwah Live: Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression but remains dangerously close to the coastline, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. As of 11:30 am IST, the system was moving slowly at about 3 kmph over the southwest Bay of Bengal.

According to IMD, the depression was located near 13.0 degrees North and 80.6 degrees East, around 50 km east of Chennai, 140 km northeast of Puducherry, 160 km north-northeast of Cuddalore, and 170 km south-southeast of Nellore. The weather department added that the system was only about 35 km away from the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast at its closest point.

16:34 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Steady Rainfall Continues Across Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Ditwah Live Tracker: Accordin g to media reports, Several regions of Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet witnessed continuous moderate rainfall on Monday. The showers are linked to the lingering impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which remains positioned near the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline.

15:49 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live:  India’s Sagar Bandhu Rescues, Aids Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Live: India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to aid Sri Lanka following the devastation triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. Swinging into swift action, India has helped its neighbour with HADR operations, rescue, and relief efforts to provide aid and assistance to the country.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, another Indian Air Force aircraft landed in Colombo on Sunday carrying disaster response supplies.

14:28 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE: Flights Cancelled At Chennai Airport Amid Cyclone Ditwah Rains

Cyclone Ditwah LIVE: The Chennai Airport has cancelled ten flights operating between Chennai and Port Blair due to Cyclone Ditwah. Airport authorities have advised passengers to stay in touch with their airlines for the latest updates before travelling.

Meanwhile, several areas in Tamil Nadu including Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore, and Ranipet, continued to experience steady rainfall on Monday as the cyclone’s impact persists.

13:44 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE Updates: Schools Closed Today Due to Cyclone Ditwah

All government, private, and government-aided schools across the four regions of Puducherry will remain closed on Monday (December 1), Home and Education Minister A. Namassivayam announced. The holiday has been declared as a precautionary step due to heavy rainfall expected under the influence of Cyclone Ditwah, the minister said in an official release.

13:43 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE: Are Schools and Colleges Closed in Chennai Today Due to Cyclone Ditwah Impact?

Amid continued heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and forecasts of more downpour, all schools and colleges in Chennai and neighbouring districts will remain closed on December 1.
The precautionary holiday applies to government, private, and aided institutions across Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, and other rain-affected areas to ensure student safety. Authorities will review the situation before announcing further updates.

12:55 IST

Cyclone Ditwah Tracker Live: Heavy Rain Batters Tiruvallur and Nearby Districts After Cyclone Ditwah

Heavy rainfall continued to lash Tiruvallur and several other districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, reports ANI. Many parts of the state witnessed intense showers after the cyclone made landfall. Chennai also experienced strong winds, heavy rain, high tides, and visible damage along Marina Beach as the weather system moved inland. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as rainfall continues across multiple regions.