cyclone ditwaha

• On November 27, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Cyclone Ditvaaha had formed in the southwest Bay of Bengal.

• The cyclone is being monitored as it moves toward Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry.

• Heavy rainfall is forecast along the east coast until December 1.

• Strong winds and thunderstorms are likely in the southern states.

• Incessant rainfall has been observed in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Ramanathapuram, over the past week.

• Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast in the delta districts, Ramanathapuram, and the Gulf of Mannar over the next 48 hours.

• Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in Tiruvallur, Chennai, Chengalpet, Kanchipuram, and Ranipet districts.