Cyclone Ditwah: Moderate Rainfall Hits Puducherry, Red Alert in Place

Cyclone Ditwah, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, brought moderate rainfall across the Puducherry region on Saturday night (Nov 29, 2025), continuing into Sunday morning.

🌧 Rainfall Details

• The Union Territory recorded 7.53 cm of rain in 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

• Intermittent rain began Saturday afternoon and strengthened overnight.

⚠️ Waterlogging & Evacuations

• No major flooding was reported, though Papama Koil Road experienced temporary waterlogging that was quickly cleared.

• Families from the Irular community in Karuvadikuppam and Moolakulam were shifted to temporary shelters as their settlements are waterlogging-prone.

• District Collector A. Kulothungan inspected the relief camp near the airport, confirming that the administration is providing food, accommodation and essential support.

🛑 Red Alert

With Puducherry under a red alert, authorities have intensified preparedness for rescue and relief operations.

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🌧 Rain in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore District

Neighbouring Cuddalore district received 6.83 cm of rain in the past 24 hours.

• Sethiyathope recorded the highest: 12 cm.