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Andhra Pradesh is bracing for Cyclone Montha, expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on October 28th, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for multiple districts from October 27th to 29th, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities are taking precautionary measures, including opening control rooms, stocking essential supplies, and advising people to avoid travel and the sea. Heavy rain is predicted to be concentrated in the Central and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Cyclone Montha Threatens Andhra Pradesh: Red Alert Issued for Multiple Districts

Vijayawada, October 25, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh is on high alert as Cyclone Montha is projected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on Tuesday, October 28th, bringing with it torrential rainfall and potentially destructive winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Amaravati has issued red alerts for numerous districts across the state from Monday, October 27th, to Wednesday, October 29th.

The well-marked low-pressure area has already intensified into a depression and is expected to evolve into a severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds reaching 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph. The IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the state during the alert period.

Red alerts, indicating the highest level of warning, have been issued for various districts on different days. On Monday, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, Tirupati, Annamayya, and Kadapa are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall. By Tuesday, the red alert expands to include Kadapa, Prakasam, Palnadu, Bapatla, Guntur, NTR, Krishna, West Godavari, Eluru, East Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, and Kakinada. The focus of the heaviest rainfall shifts to Central and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday, encompassing NTR, Krishna, Guntur, West Godavari, Eluru, East Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Kakinada, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam and Vizianagram.

The Chief Secretary, K. Vijayanand, has directed district collectors to establish control rooms at the mandal level and ensure adequate stocks of essential supplies. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and refrain from venturing into the sea. Pregnant women in island villages are being relocated to health centers as a precaution. Authorities are also working to maintain power supply and telecommunications connectivity during the storm.

While no alerts are currently in place for Sunday, October 26th and Thursday, October 30th, isolated heavy rainfall is still possible. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow official guidance as Cyclone Montha approaches.

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