South India continues to face intense weather conditions on Wednesday, 3 December, as the remnant of Cyclone Ditwah lingers near the Tamil Nadu coast
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple alerts for southern and northern parts of the country as the remnant of Cyclone Ditwah, now a depression, remains positioned close to the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast.
The system, currently located just east of Chennai, has been moving slowly southwest and is expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area within hours. Heavy rain, waterlogging, and strong winds continue across coastal districts.
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City-wise Forecast for Wednesday, 3 December
Hyderabad:
The city is expected to begin the day with fog or mist before transitioning to a partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will range between 18°C and 31°C, with humidity levels between 35 percent and 88 percent. No warnings have been issued.
Amaravati:
A generally cloudy sky with haze is expected. Temperatures will vary between 22°C and 32°C. A thunderstorm with lightning and strong surface winds is likely.
Bengaluru:
The city will see a generally cloudy sky with light rain. Temperatures will remain between 18°C and 26°C, with humidity between 54 percent and 80 percent. No weather warnings have been issued.
Thiruvananthapuram:
The city is expected to receive one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 32°C, while humidity will vary between 75 percent and 90 percent. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms with lightning are likely.
Chennai:
Partly cloudy conditions with moderate rain or thunderstorms are expected. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 27°C. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning remain likely.
Regional Impact of Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah has significantly affected Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai and neighbouring districts. Continuous overnight rain has resulted in severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, leading to repeated closures of schools and colleges. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram have declared a holiday for all educational institutions for Wednesday.
Some districts remain shut due to local observances, including Karthigai Deepam in Tiruvannamalai and the St. Xavier Church Kottar Festival in Kanyakumari.
According to the IMD’s early-morning update, the depression is positioned around 100 km south of Chennai, with the centre of the system only about 25 km from the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coastline. Over the next 12–18 hours, it is expected to remain close to the coast, contributing to continued heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, southern coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema before gradually weakening.
Wider India Weather Outlook
The IMD has predicted that a western disturbance will impact northern mountainous regions. Cold wave conditions are expected in Punjab and north Maharashtra between 3 and 5 December and in parts of Rajasthan between 5 and 7 December. Dense fog is forecast for Himachal Pradesh, northeastern states, and Odisha over the next few days.
Temperature drops of 2–4°C are likely across northwest and central India, while eastern India may see a decline of 3–4°C. Maharashtra temperatures may fall by up to 3°C.
Delhi-NCR Pollution Update
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remains in the severe category. On Wednesday morning, the Bawana area recorded an AQI of 410, while Anand Vihar also crossed 400, posing serious health risks despite ongoing pollution-control measures.
Published: 03 Dec 2025, 07:37 am IST
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