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IndiGo on Thursday issued a travel advisory on X (formerly Twitter), cautioning passengers about possible disruptions to flights operating from Jaffna, Pondicherry, Tuticorin and Trichy as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
The airline said the changing weather may affect scheduled services and asked travellers to stay updated before heading to the airport.
IndiGo said its teams are tracking the cyclone’s movement and coordinating with airports to maintain safety. The airline advised passengers to check real-time flight status on its website or mobile app and use the provided links to modify bookings or claim refunds if their flight is impacted.
The advisory thanked customers for their cooperation and urged them to stay safe during the adverse weather.
Cyclone Ditwah landfall
The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that Cyclone Ditwah, currently over coastal Sri Lanka and the southwest Bay of Bengal, is moving slowly north-northwestwards at 4 kmph.
As of 1130 hrs IST on November 28, 2025, it’s centred near latitude 8.4°N and longitude 81.0°E, approximately 30 km southwest of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, and 310 km south-southeast of Karaikal, India.
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The storm is expected to continue its north-northwestward trajectory, reaching the southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30, 2025.
The Met department said in a post on X, “It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards across Sri Lanka coast & adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of 30th November.”