India, Nov. 30 -- As Cyclone Ditwah nears the Indian coastline, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for impact. As the cyclonic storm approaches, the Indian Meteorological Department has issued rain alerts for Chennai, Cuddalore and other regions of Tamil Nadu.

Furthermore, ahead of the storm approaching India, Chennai airport also cancelled around 47 flights due to the weather disturbance.

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As per the warnings issued for November 30, the IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu.

Along with Chennai, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Thiruvallur, Kacheepuram, Vellore, Dharampuri, Ariyallur, Puddukottai, Ranippetai and Chengalpattu.

The rest of the state r...