What is the current status of Cyclone Ditwah near Chennai?

Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a deep depression and is moving towards the coast between Kalpakkam and Puducherry.

When and where will Cyclone Ditwah make landfall?

Cyclone Ditwah is expected to make landfall between Kalpakkam and Puducherry by midnight.

Will Chennai continue to receive heavy rainfall?

Yes, heavy rainfall is forecast for Chennai and nearby districts until Wednesday noon, despite the cyclone weakening.

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Cyclone Ditwah Weakens, Chennai Braces for More Rain

2 Dec

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Summary

Cyclone Ditwah transformed into a deep depression off Chennai's coast.
The system is expected to make landfall between Kalpakkam and Puducherry.
Heavy rainfall is forecast for Chennai and surrounding districts until Wednesday noon.

Cyclone Ditwah Weakens, Chennai Braces for More Rain

Cyclone Ditwah, having weakened into a deep depression, has been a source of persistent rain for the Chennai region. The weather system has now reversed course, moving south-westwards towards the coast. It is anticipated to make landfall between Kalpakkam and Puducherry by midnight, with further weakening expected into a depression and then a well-marked low-pressure area.

Despite the weakening, weather experts forecast heavy rainfall for Chennai and its surrounding districts until Wednesday noon. Areas such as Chengalpet, Kancheepuram, Vellore, and Tiruvannamalai are also expected to experience precipitation as the system progresses inland. The intensity of clouds over northern Chennai suggests that rain in the city and other districts remains a possibility.