Rain triggered by Cyclone Ditwah lashes TN coastal, Cauvery delta districts

- Cyclone Ditwah brought heavy rain to Tamil Nadu’s coastal and delta districts on Saturday, affecting areas like Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Cuddalore and parts of Chennai.

- A tourist van was stranded in Ramanathapuram but all passengers escaped safely; officials warned people to stay indoors and barred tourists from visiting Dhanushkodi.

- Schools in vulnerable districts were closed as strong winds, high tides and intense rain continued along the coast.