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Cyclone Ditwah — The Storm That Shook Sri Lanka and South India In late November 2025, a powerful tropical cyclone named Cyclone Ditwah emerged over the Bay of Bengal and brought widespread destruction to Sri Lanka and triggered high alerts across southern India . The name Ditwah (or Detwah ) was contributed by Yemen as part of the official naming list for cyclones in the northern Indian Ocean . Within a short period, a simple low-pressure area transformed into a dangerous storm system, creating torrential downpours, flooding, landslides, and destruction of homes and infrastructure. This article explains the cyclone’s origin, timeline, impact, and why it highlights the growing climate-related risks in the region. Meteorological Origin & Behaviour The formation of Cyclone Ditwah began on 26 November 2025 , when a low-pressure system developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Warm sea surface temperatures, high moisture content, and favourable wind conditions allowed the ...