Saturday, March 29, 2025
Cyclone Ditvah Live Updates: 5 NDRF Teams Deployed, 47 Flights Cancelled; Red Alert in 3 States as Landfall Approaches
Cyclone Ditvah is moving rapidly toward the Indian coast after causing destruction in Sri Lanka. The storm is expected to make landfall this evening along the shores of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high waves are already impacting coastal regions as authorities ramp up emergency measures.
NDRF-SDRF on High Alert in Tamil Nadu
With landfall imminent, NDRF and SDRF teams have been placed on high alert. Five NDRF teams—equipped with flood rescue and collapse search-and-rescue resources—have been airlifted from Vadodara, Gujarat, to Chennai for emergency operations.
47 Flights Cancelled at Chennai Airport
Strong winds and heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditvah have disrupted air travel. Chennai Airport has cancelled 47 flights for Sunday, including 36 domestic and 11 international services. Passengers have been advised to check updated schedules with their airlines before heading to the airport.
Cyclone Now 90 km Away From India
As of 11:30 PM on Saturday, November 29, Cyclone Ditvah was centered over the southwest Bay of Bengal near latitude 10.7°N and longitude 80.6°E. It was positioned approximately:
90 km east-northeast of Vedaranyam
90 km east-southeast of Karaikal
130 km north-northeast of Jaffna (Sri Lanka)
160 km south-southeast of Puducherry
260 km south of Chennai
The cyclone is expected to continue moving north along the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coastline, remaining close to the shore throughout the day before making landfall by evening.
