Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai, suburbs wake to season’s wettest morning; schools, colleges closed

Cyclone Ditwah, after weakening, surprised Chennai with a deluge on Monday morning, causing widespread flooding and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and red alerts for the city and Tiruvallur respectively. Weathermen predict continued heavy rain for the region as the system lingers offshore.

Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai, suburbs wake to season’s wettest morning; schools, colleges closed
Cyclone Ditwah, after weakening, surprised Chennai with a deluge on Monday morning, causing widespread flooding and traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and red alerts for the city and Tiruvallur respectively. Weathermen predict continued heavy rain for the region as the system lingers offshore.