3 December 2025, 09:59 AM
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE: Chennai Schools, Colleges Closed on Wednesday Due to Cyclone Ditwah Rains
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges on Wednesday because of the heavy rain caused by Cyclone Ditwah. In Tiruvallur, only schools will stay closed. The University of Madras has also postponed the semester exams that were planned for Wednesday.
2 December 2025, 18:27 PM
Cyclone Ditwah Tracker LIVE: High winds destroy banana farms in Mayiladuthurai; farmers plead for compensation
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Strong winds from Cyclone Ditwah have destroyed nearly 1,500 banana trees in Aaru Paadhi village of Tharangambadi taluk, hitting farmers in Mayiladuthurai district hard. Growers said the losses are huge and repeated every year, and urged the Tamil Nadu government to provide immediate financial support.
Officials from the horticulture department said that while the district usually has around 511 hectares of banana cultivation, 37.1 hectares have been affected by this week’s heavy rain and storm. A total of 48 farmers depend on banana farming for their livelihood, and many fear they will not be able to recover without government aid.
2 December 2025, 16:32 PM
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: India Sends 53 Tons of Aid to Sri Lanka After Deadly Storm
Cyclone Ditwah Live: According to TOI, India has dispatched 53 tons of relief supplies to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to support emergency efforts after Cyclone Ditwah caused massive destruction. The cyclone has claimed at least 334 lives across the island, while authorities continue to struggle with flooding in Colombo and surrounding areas.
Officials said nearly 400 people are still missing, and warned that more heavy rain is expected in the coming days.
According to an official statement, "in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on 28 November 2025 to provide urgent Search & Rescue and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka."
2 December 2025, 14:08 PM
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: Vehicles Stuck, Residents Demand Safety Measures
Cyclone Ditwah Live Tracker: According to reports, Heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah caused major disruption on the Poonamallee Highway, where a car got stuck in a hidden ditch on the service road near Velappanchavadi. The driver managed to escape just before the vehicle sank, leaving onlookers alarmed at the risks posed by poor road conditions.
Local residents said such incidents are becoming increasingly common due to inadequate drainage and lack of monitoring during heavy rainfall. They urged authorities to deploy police personnel to manage traffic and prevent further accidents.
2 December 2025, 13:15 PM
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: Heavy Waterlogging Brings Traffic to a Halt on Key Chennai Roads
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE: Heavy rain on Tuesday led to severe waterlogging in Koyambedu, Nerkundram, and Poonamallee, badly affecting traffic on major roads.
In Nerkundram, the road looked like a large water-filled pond, and the stagnant water hid deep potholes formed after days of nonstop rain. Motorists struggled to move through the slippery and uneven surface, causing frequent skidding and vehicle breakdowns.
Two-wheelers, cars, and even pedestrians had to move very slowly and carefully, raising safety concerns on this busy stretch.
Residents complained that, despite repeated requests, the Greater Chennai Corporation did not deploy water pumps on time, which allowed water to stagnate and increased the risk of accidents. They have called for immediate action to stop the road from getting more damaged and unsafe.
2 December 2025, 12:26 PM
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Tracker: Rising Death Toll Reported in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah Live Updates: According to media reports, Cyclone Ditwah has caused significant damage in the region. In Tamil Nadu, three people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents.
Meanwhile in Sri Lanka, severe flooding triggered by the cyclone has resulted in 334 deaths, mainly in and around Colombo, where authorities are struggling to deal with rapidly rising water levels.
2 December 2025, 12:06 PM
Cyclone Ditwah LIVE Updates: IMD Issues Red Alert for Chennai and Nearby Districts as Heavy Rain Expected
Cyclone Ditwah Live: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu under a red alert as Cyclone Ditwah brings very heavy rain to the region. Rainfall is expected to be more than 15 mm per hour, along with moderate thunderstorms and strong winds reaching 40-60 kmph.
