Chennai/IBNS, Nov. 29 -- As Cyclone Ditwah moves closer to the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities across multiple sectors have intensified preparations.

The system, currently advancing from coastal Sri Lanka into the southwest Bay of Bengal, continues to strengthen, prompting an orange alert in several regions.

Cyclone Ditwah ravages Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka remains in the grip of torrential rains and severe flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah.

The country's Disaster Management Centre reported on Saturday that at least 123 people have died, while 130 remain missing.

Cyclone Ditwah batters Sri Lanka, leaving at least 123 dead. Photo: Screengrab from X

According to Director General Sampath Kotuwegoda, more than 43,000 peo...