Tamil Nadu on High Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewed preparations for Cyclone Ditwah in the Bay of Bengal, expected to bring heavy rains to the state. With a red alert issued, senior officials have been deployed in vulnerable areas. Camps and evacuation plans are in place ahead of the expected impact.

Tamil Nadu is bracing for Cyclone Ditwah, with Chief Minister M K Stalin reviewing preparedness efforts as the storm looms over the Bay of Bengal. The cyclone is forecasted to deliver heavy rainfall across the southern state.

A 'Red Alert' warning has been issued for the southern and Cauvery delta districts, prompting Stalin to conduct a video conference with district collectors and enforce strategic measures to mitigate damage. The government has swiftly mobilized senior officials to vulnerable areas, emphasizing around-the-clock monitoring and proactive powerline disruptions prevention.

Crisis measures include establishment of relief camps with necessary supplies and the orders for swift evacuation from low-lying zones. Cyclone Ditwah is anticipated to impact the region by November 30, with fishermen warned against venturing into the sea. Chennai, too, is predicted to experience heavy rainfall.

(With inputs from agencies.)