Cyclone Alert
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Cyclone Ditwah devastation: Sri Lanka issues flood alerts as death count rises to 159
World | Nov 30, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah devastation: National Disaster Relief Centre's Jayathissa Munasinghe updated that Cyclone Ditwah's fury has impacted 774,724 people from 217,263 families across 25 districts, with 100,898 individuals from 27,494 families now sheltered in 798 relief centers amid ongoing floods.
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Cyclone Ditwah weakens to deep depression, approaches Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast
India | Nov 30, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah LIVE: The storm has already inflicted extensive damage in Sri Lanka, while India is preparing for possible effects and extending assistance to its neighbour.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu; flight, train services disrupted | Latest Updates
India | Nov 29, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: According to the IMD, Cyclone Ditwah will make a landfall on Sunday. Though it is still unclear whether it will make a landfall near Chennai, the Tamil Nadu government has said it is completely ready to deal with any situation.
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes aid, NDRF teams for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
India | Nov 29, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTOperation Sagar Bandhu: NDRF deployed 12 teams across Tamil Nadu districts including Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur, with reinforcements heading to Chennai and two teams stationed in Puducherry ahead of Cyclone Ditwah.
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Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Sri Lanka, India dispatches relief aid
India | Nov 28, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: The death toll due to floods and landslides has risen to 56 and 21 remain missing in Sri Lanka as it announced a public holiday on Friday other than for those involved in essential services.
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Cyclone Ditwah: 56 killed in Sri Lanka due to floods; alerts issued in Tamil Nadu and Andhra
India | Nov 28, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTThe deadly storm, which originated in the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly proceeding towards India. Alerts have been sounded in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The cyclone is expected to make a landfall in the coastal region of these states on November 30.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Alert in Tamil Nadu as Ditwah approaches; 56 killed in Sri Lanka | Highlights
India | Nov 28, 2025, 09:30 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah is moving toward the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and southern Andhra Pradesh, with landfall expected on November 30, according to the IMD.
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Cyclone Ditwah: Coastal Andhra on high alert for heavy rains, thunderstorms over next 6 days
India | Nov 28, 2025, 08:26 AM ISTCyclone Ditwah updates: North coastal Andhra Pradesh will experience dry weather initially, progressing to isolated showers on day two, scattered rainfall on day three, and widespread to fairly widespread heavy downpours from days four to six, before tapering to scattered rain on day seven.
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Cyclone Ditwah to hit Tamil Nadu coast on November 30; CM Stalin holds review meet
India | Nov 27, 2025, 10:09 PM ISTCyclone Ditwah: Because of Cyclone Ditwah, heavy rains are predicted in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai over the next few days, forcing the weather department to issue a red alert.
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Cyclone Ditwah brews in Bay of Bengal; IMD issues alert for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
India | Nov 27, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTPeople have been advised to avoid sea travel. Fishermen in coastal states have been asked by the authorities to stay ashore and follow updates. Residents have also been asked to remain cautious and follow guidelines issued by the weather department as Bay of Bengal braces for another storm.
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Cyclone Montha: 300 electric poles uprooted, 20,000 acres of paddy crops damaged in Andhra Pradesh
India | Oct 29, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTCyclone Montha: In Konaseema district, over 300 electric poles were uprooted, with 80 per cent of restoration work completed. The remaining repairs will be finished within hours to restore power supply.
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Cyclone Montha makes landfall: One dead in Andhra, rain causes landslides in Odisha | Key points
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone Montha makes landfall: Due to the impact of the cyclone, standing crops in as many as 38,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh were destroyed and also horticulture crops in 1.38 lakh hectares.
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Cyclone Montha: All 32 flights from Vizag Airport cancelled, Odisha opens 2,000 shelters | 10 points
India | Oct 28, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTCyclone Montha: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to face the challenges posed by cyclone 'Montha' and has opened over 2,000 disaster relief centres in eight southern districts for people likely to be impacted by the severe cyclonic storm.
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Cyclone Montha: Evacuations on as Andhra Pradesh, Odisha remain on alert; landfall today | Updates
India | Oct 28, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTThe India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning, forecasting that the storm will strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm before making landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada.
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Cyclone Montha: Landfall process underway; nearly 76,000 people shifted to relief camps
India | Oct 28, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe IMD confirmed that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha began on Tuesday evening and will continue for the next three to four hours. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts across 23 districts in the state warning of winds up to 110 km/h and very heavy rainfall.
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Cyclone Montha: 'Red alert' issued for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha govt puts officials on standby
India | Oct 26, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone Montha: Officials have been directed to distribute both dry and cooked food in localities facing likely losses due to the storm, and efforts are underway to stock and position essential supplies such as medicines and relief materials throughout vulnerable districts.
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Cyclone 'Montha' brewing in Bay of Bengal: Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu on high alert
India | Oct 26, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTA powerful cyclone named “Montha” is forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to hit Andhra Pradesh’s coast on Oct 28 with winds of up to 100 kmph. Odisha, Andhra, and Tamil Nadu are on high alert as the storm is expected to bring very heavy rain and strong winds.
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Cyclone alert: Tamil Nadu to receive heavy rains as low-pressure to intensify into storm by Oct 27
Chennai | Oct 24, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCyclone alert: The IMD further added that low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal moved slowly west-northwest and remained stationary over the same region.
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Tamil Nadu school holiday: Will schools in Chennai be closed tomorrow amid rain alert?
Education | Oct 22, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTTamil Nadu school holiday: Though there is no official notification on whether schools and colleges will be closed in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, October 23, if the bad weather conditions prevail, the schools, educational institutions are likely to be closed tomorrow.
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Tamil Nadu rains: Cyclone warning issued, schools closed as heavy rains lash Chennai
Chennai | Oct 22, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTTamil Nadu rains: Cyclone formation near Tamil Nadu’s coast brings heavy rainfall and flood risks. IMD warns of worsening weather, with schools closed in Chennai for safety.