56 killed, 21 missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka

November 28, 2025 8:45 AM November 28, 2025 8:45 AM

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56 killed, 21 missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is grappling with worsening impacts from Cyclone Ditwah, which has brought days of intense rainfall, deadly landslides and widespread disruption. The storm has already caused severe flooding across more than a dozen districts, leaving at least 56 people killed, while 21 remain missing. Nearly 44,000 people from over 12,000 families have been affected, with homes destroyed and transport networks severely damaged.     Rainfall over the past 24 hours reached extreme levels, including 315 ...

Cyclone Ditwah forms in southwest Bay of Bengal, heads toward Tamil Nadu, Andhra, and Puducherry

November 28, 2025 7:55 AM November 28, 2025 7:55 AM

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Cyclone Ditwah forms in southwest Bay of Bengal, heads toward Tamil Nadu, Andhra, and Puducherry

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that cyclone Ditwah has developed in the southwest Bay of Bengal and is heading towards Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra and Puducherry. IMD said the cyclone will bring heavy rainfall to the eastern coast of India till December 1. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across southern states.    Tamil Nadu's southern districts, including Ramanathapuram, have been receiving continuous rains in the past week. Now with Cyclone Ditwah app...