Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:21am on 01 Dec 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Cyclone Ditwah weakened into a deep depression on Monday as it moved close to the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Heavy to very heavy rain hit Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Vellore. Strong winds of up to 70 kmph caused rough seas and local flooding. Three people died in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu. Before reaching India’s coast, the storm caused major destruction in Sri Lanka, killing 334 people and leaving nearly 370 missing. Over 20,000 homes were damaged there. India evacuated more than 400 stranded citizens from Colombo and continues to assist Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. (PC: HT)
