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Cyclone Ditwah has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing over 150 people and affecting millions. After wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah will hit the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Sunday. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for several areas. India has sent over 21 tons of relief supplies to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Consequently, a red alert for rain has been issued in Tamil Nadu. Air India has also issued an advisory.
Fifty-four flights were cancelled on Saturday due to heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. Ditwah has caused floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, killing over 150 people and leaving over 191 missing. Ten teams from NDRF bases in Maharashtra and Gujarat have arrived in Chennai.
A large number of Indian tourists are stranded at Colombo Airport in Sri Lanka, and a helpline number has been issued for assistance. Emergency number: +94 773727832 (also WhatsApp).
#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Strong winds and rough sea conditions witnessed in the capital city as the effect of #CycloneDitwah intensifies. Visuals from Marina Beach.
As per IMD, the cyclone is set to make landfall today pic.twitter.com/fvOd1By8g1
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025
Rain Red Alert in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah is moving towards Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rains triggered by the storm have disrupted life in many coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. A red alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued in several districts. Flight and train services have been disrupted in Chennai. Several NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in several areas of Tamil Nadu and are operating on alert mode.
#WATCH | High tides, strong winds, and rainfall witnessed in Puducherry as the effect of #CycloneDitwah intensifies.
As per IMD, the cyclone is set to make landfall today.
(Visuals from Gandhi Beach) pic.twitter.com/FHlMOslVYD
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025
Emergency declared in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was trying to recover from the massive devastation caused by a powerful cyclone on Saturday. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency across the country. Horrifying reports are emerging from various states of people being buried in landslides or swept away by flash floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
#WATCH | Puducherry: Strong winds and rough sea conditions witnessed in Puducherry as Cyclone Ditwah moves closer pic.twitter.com/6AYShbPlmC
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2025
The situation in Sri Lanka is dire due to Cyclone Ditwah. 774,724 people from 217,263 families across 25 districts have been affected by the disaster, with floods, landslides, and heavy rains causing hardship in many areas. The District Municipal Corporation (DMC) further stated that 100,898 people from 27,494 families are currently sheltering in 798 evacuation centers across the country.
India Launches Operation Sagar Bandhu
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on Saturday to assist Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on X that an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft had arrived in Colombo. About 27 tonnes of relief material has so far been delivered by air and sea routes with teams of 80 NDRF personnel.
