As Cyclone Senyar continues to lose strength, the Bay of Bengal is gearing up for another powerful weather system. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday announced the formation of Cyclone Ditwah, issuing fresh alerts for Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh as the storm system rapidly develops.
According to IMD, Cyclone Ditwah took shape over the southwest Bay of Bengal near coordinates 6.9°N and 81.9°E at 11:30 am IST. The system was located close to Pottuvil, about 90 km south-southeast of Batticaloa in Sri Lanka and nearly 700 km south-southeast of Chennai. It is expected to move north-northwestward, influencing weather conditions along the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and south Andhra Pradesh coasts.
The cyclone is projected to reach offshore areas of these states by early November 30 and is likely to make landfall the same day. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable regions to stay alert and follow official advisories as the storm intensifies.
Areas in Sri Lanka have already begun experiencing gusty winds and heavy rainfall as the outer bands of Cyclone Ditwah sweep across the island. With the sea turning increasingly rough, travel and fishing activities have been temporarily suspended.
Fishermen in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have been strongly advised to remain ashore. Disaster management teams and local authorities are on standby as communities prepare for potential flooding, strong winds and disruptions in essential services.
While Ditwah gains strength, Cyclone Senyar—located over the Strait of Malacca and parts of Northeast Indonesia—has weakened into a deep depression. IMD forecasts that Senyar will further diminish within the next 12 hours.
Despite this weakening trend, the system continues to influence the region’s weather. Heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts remain in effect for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from November 25 to 29 due to the progression of Senyar.
In addition, the IMD has predicted heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam as moisture-laden winds interact with the developing Ditwah system.
With two cyclonic systems active in the vicinity—one weakening and another intensifying—the Bay of Bengal region is poised for turbulent weather. Authorities have urged coastal populations to stay updated through official channels and avoid unnecessary travel.
As Cyclone Ditwah approaches the Indian coastline, preparations are underway to mitigate impact, especially in low-lying and cyclone-prone districts. The next 48 hours will be crucial in determining the storm’s exact trajectory and intensity upon landfall.
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