Overview
- India Meteorological Department says the storm is tracking nearly parallel to the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–south Andhra coast with no landfall expected, bringing extremely heavy rain, rough seas and gusts up to 90 kmph.
- Red and orange alerts remain in force for multiple Tamil Nadu districts, with authorities deploying 28 NDRF/SDRF teams and preparing about 6,000 relief camps as low‑lying areas face inundation risks and a possible 0.5–1 m storm surge.
- Transport has been disrupted across the region, with Chennai airport canceling about 54 flights and railways activating war rooms and service adjustments; fishermen have been told to stay ashore.
- Sri Lanka has declared a nationwide state of emergency after catastrophic floods and landslides, with the death toll reported above 150, scores missing, tens of thousands in shelters and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
- India’s assistance includes naval deliveries from INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri, IAF C‑130 and IL‑76 airlifts carrying more than 20 tonnes of relief supplies, and the deployment of 80 NDRF personnel with search-and-rescue equipment.