Cyclone Ditwah weakens; 3 die in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu - The Hindu
Cyclone Ditwah, which had earlier intensified over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has begun to lose strength while moving slowly northward along the Tamil Nadu coastline. Weather authorities report that the system is still active enough to generate strong winds, rough seas, and intermittent heavy rainfall in coastal districts. Fishermen have been warned to avoid venturing into the sea, and local administrations are keeping emergency teams on standby to handle possible flooding or power disruptions. Although the cyclone’s core intensity has reduced, its broad cloud bands continue to bring unstable weather to areas stretching from Nagapattinam to Chennai. The weakening trend is expected to continue as the system interacts with land and cooler waters. Residents in vulnerable regions are advised to follow official alerts and remain cautious until the cyclone drifts further away from the coast and weather conditions gradually stabilise over the next day.
The Key points
- Cyclone Ditwah has weakened from its earlier intensity.
- The system is moving slowly north along Tamil Nadu’s coast.
- Coastal districts are experiencing strong winds and rough sea conditions.
- Intermittent heavy rainfall continues in several shoreline areas.
- Fishermen have been advised to stay away from the sea.
- Local authorities remain on alert for flooding and power issues.
- Cloud bands are affecting regions from Nagapattinam to Chennai.
- The cyclone is weakening due to land interaction and cooler waters.
- Emergency teams are positioned for quick response.
- Weather is expected to stabilise gradually as the system moves away.
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