Cyclonic Storm Ditwah Triggers Intense Weather Activity Across India: Heavy Rainfall, Severe Winds & Dangerous Sea Conditions Expected


Cyclonic Storm Ditwah Triggers Intense Weather Activity Across India: Heavy Rainfall, Severe Winds & Dangerous Sea Conditions Expected

A powerful and rapidly evolving weather system—Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, currently located over coastal Sri Lanka and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal—is bringing significant changes to the weather pattern across southern and central India. The system is expected to impact multiple states between 30th November and 3rd December 2025, with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, sharp temperature fluctuations, and extremely hazardous sea conditions.

Below is the complete, detailed breakdown of the current weather scenario, warnings, and anticipated impacts.

🌧 1. Weather Forecast & Heavy Rainfall Alerts

Under the influence of Cyclonic Storm Ditwah:

  • North Tamil Nadu
    Heavy rainfall expected from 30th November to 1st December.

  • Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam & Rayalaseema
    Heavy to isolated very heavy rainfall likely between 30th November and 2nd December.

  • Telangana
    Moderate to heavy rainfall expected on 1st December.

  • South Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Coastal Rayalaseema
    Isolated extremely heavy rainfall may occur on 30th November.

  • Kerala & Mahe
    Heavy rainfall forecast on 29th November and again on 2nd & 3rd December.

  • South Interior Karnataka
    Rainfall likely on 30th November & 1st December, with isolated intense spells.

  • North Interior Karnataka
    Rainfall expected on 1st December.

⚡ Thunderstorm & Lightning Alerts

Thunderstorm activity is expected over:

  • Tamil Nadu, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam & Rayalaseema (30th Nov–3rd Dec)

  • South Interior Karnataka (30th Nov–1st Dec)

  • Kerala & Mahe (2nd–3rd Dec)

  • North Interior Karnataka (1st Dec)

Residents are advised to stay indoors during thunderstorm hours and avoid open fields/isolated trees.

❄️ 2. Temperature Conditions & Outlook

Minimum Temperatures in Past 24 Hours (till 0830 hrs IST)

  • Below 6°C recorded in:
    Jammu–Kashmir–Ladakh–Gilgit-Baltistan–Muzaffarabad & Himachal Pradesh.

  • 6–10°C recorded across:
    Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi & West Uttar Pradesh.

  • Lowest observed temperature:
    6.4°C at Amritsar (Punjab) — coldest across the plains of India.

  • Below-normal temperatures (−1.6°C to −3°C) observed in parts of:
    Jammu–Kashmir–Ladakh, North Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East MP, Himachal Pradesh, Interior Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha & Chhattisgarh.

đŸ”ģ Forecast of Minimum Temperature

  • Northwest India: Temperature to drop by 2–4°C over the next 3 days.

  • East & Northeast India: No major change for 3 days; then a fall of 2–3°C.

  • Maharashtra: No change for 24 hours; then rise by 2–3°C.

  • Gujarat: No change for 24 hours; then fall by 2–3°C.

  • Central India: No significant change expected.

  • Punjab, Haryana, UP: Low temperatures to persist for next 5 days.

đŸŒĢ 3. Dense Fog & Cold Wave Warning

  • Dense fog likely during early morning hours:

    • Himachal Pradesh: 30 Nov – 2 Dec

    • Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi: 29 & 30 Nov

    • East Rajasthan: 30 Nov – 1 Dec

  • Cold wave conditions expected:

    • Punjab: 30 Nov – 2 Dec

    • Odisha: 30 Nov

    • Rajasthan: 3–5 Dec

Travelers are advised to exercise caution due to low visibility.

🌊 4. Wind Warning, Sea Conditions & Fishermen Advisory

đŸŒĒ (i) Wind Warning

(a) Along & off North Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Coast

  • Gale winds 70–80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph currently.

  • To gradually weaken to 55–75 kmph by 1st December morning.

(b) Along & off South Tamil Nadu Coast

  • Gale winds 60–80 kmph till 30th Nov noon.

  • Then decreasing to 45–65 kmph by 1st December morning.

(c) Southwest Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, Comorin Area & Sri Lanka Coast

  • Gale winds 60–80 kmph till 30th Nov noon.

  • Then reducing to 50–70 kmph by evening & further to 45–65 kmph next morning.

(d) Westcentral Bay & South Andhra Pradesh Coast

  • Winds 55–75 kmph likely till 30th afternoon, then reducing to 45–65 kmph by 1st Dec morning.

🌊 (ii) Sea Condition Warning

(a) North Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Coasts

  • Sea remains high till 30th evening.

  • Improves gradually to very rough → rough by 1st Dec.

(b) South Tamil Nadu Coast

  • Sea remains high till midnight 30th Nov.

  • Then gradually improves from 1st Dec.

(c) SW Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, Comorin Area, Sri Lanka

  • High seas till 30th noon.

  • Then improving gradually from 1st Dec.

(d) Westcentral Bay & South Andhra Pradesh Coast

  • Very rough to rough seas till 30th evening.

🌊 (iii) Storm Surge Alert

  • Storm surge of 0.5 m to 1.0 m above astronomical tide (up to 0.4 m during high tide)
    expected to inundate low-lying areas of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry till 30th afternoon.

đŸšĢ (iv) Fishermen Warning

  • Total suspension of fishing activities in:
    Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & South Andhra Pradesh till 1st December.

  • Fishermen should NOT venture into:

    1. Southwest Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, Comorin & Tamil Nadu–Sri Lanka coasts till 1st Dec

    2. Westcentral Bay & Andhra coast till 2nd Dec

    3. Southeast Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Maldives & Kerala coast till 30th Nov

High waves, strong winds & extremely rough seas pose life-threatening risks.

Conclusion

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah is bringing a complex mix of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, sharp temperature drops, dense fog, storm surge, and dangerously high sea conditions across multiple states. The next 72 hours are critical for coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry & Sri Lanka.

Residents and fishermen must strictly follow advisories issued by meteorological authorities.

Stay safe and updated with Meteora Weather Service.

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