Cyclone Ditwah Triggers Orange Alert Across Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department has escalated weather warnings by issuing an orange alert for multiple districts in Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Ditwah continues its trajectory toward the state's coastline. The alert remains active until 7 am on Sunday, covering Chennai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Kancheepuram districts amid intensifying rainfall patterns.
Widespread Disruption as Storm Approaches
Air travel has been significantly impacted by the deteriorating weather conditions. Chennai Airport authorities have cancelled 47 flights scheduled for today, comprising 36 domestic routes and 11 international services. The preemptive cancellations aim to ensure passenger safety as meteorological conditions worsen.
Precautionary Measures and Ongoing Monitoring
Residents across the affected districts are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain indoors during heavy rainfall periods. Emergency services have been placed on high alert, with disaster response teams positioned strategically across vulnerable areas. The meteorological department continues to monitor the cyclone's movement closely, providing regular updates about its intensity and projected path.
This developing situation requires constant monitoring as Cyclone Ditwah approaches the Tamil Nadu coast. Authorities emphasize that the orange alert indicates expected heavy to very heavy rainfall, potentially leading to waterlogging, disruption of normal life, and damage to vulnerable structures.
