cyclone naming
Cyclone Ditwah: Tracking Path, Landfall Date, and Impact on South Indian States
Nov 28, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah, named after Yemen's Detwah Lagoon, is set to make landfall on November 30 across South Indian coasts. The IMD has issued orange alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning. Currently positioned over coastal Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal, this is the third post-monsoon cyclone in the region, with widespread impacts expected across multiple southern states.
Understanding Cyclone Montha: Origin, Naming Process and Expected Impact on Indian Coastal Regions
Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand meaning "fragrant flower," is forming over the Arabian Sea and expected to hit Andhra Pradesh by October 28. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for 23 districts, predicting landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. Heavy rainfall warnings are in effect for multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Odisha as the cyclonic system intensifies.