By Admin 
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning on Friday (28 November 2025) saying that cyclonic storm ‘Ditvah’ is active over the coastal areas of Sri Lanka and South-West Bay of Bengal. The storm has moved in the north and north-west direction at a speed of 10 km per hour in the last 6 hours.
- The center of the storm was located 50 km south of Trincomalee, 70 km north-west of Batticaloa and 220 km north of Hambantota, while it was located 460 km south-east of Puducherry, India and 560 km south-east of Chennai.
- The Meteorological Department said that the storm is moving rapidly and will reach the Bay of Bengal near the coastal areas of North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh by the morning of 30 November. IMD has issued warning of danger of rain and wind for many states.
- Heavy to extremely heavy rain is forecast in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Friday and Saturday, while some places may receive more than 20 cm of rain. Rain is likely to reduce slightly on November 30, but heavy rainfall may also occur at some places.
- Rain may start in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema from Friday. Here, heavy rains may continue on 29th to 30th November and heavy rains may also continue on 1st to 2nd December respectively.
- There is a possibility of heavy rain in Kerala and Lakshadweep region also. There are chances of heavy rain in Telangana on 30 November and 1 December.
- Due to the impact of the storm, there is a possibility of wind speed of 60-100 km per hour in various coastal areas. Gale-force winds will blow on South Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Sri Lanka and South Andhra coasts.
- IMD has completely banned sea fishing till December 1. Boats already in the sea have been advised to immediately move to safe places. People have been advised to stay safe in their homes.