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Summary:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand and currently over the Bay of Bengal, will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28th. Heavy rainfall is expected across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The naming of cyclones follows a globally coordinated system managed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and regional centers like the IMD. Names are provided by member countries in a pre-determined sequence, ensuring neutrality and avoiding offense. The list is arranged according to the names, given by alphabetically-arranged counties, which are neutral to gender, politics, religious beliefs and cultures. It is used sequentially, column wise. The previous cyclone was named Shakhti as suggested by Sri Lanka. After Montha will come Senyar (UAE), Ditwah (Yemen), Arnab (Bangladesh), and Murasu (India). Fishermen along the Kothapatnam seashore in Prakasam district have secured their boats and are awaiting further developments.
News Article:
Cyclone Montha to Intensify, Heavy Rains Expected Across South and East India
Kothapatnam, India – October 27, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert, forecasting that Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow morning, October 28th. The cyclone, currently brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is predicted to bring heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Authorities are urging residents in coastal areas to take precautions. In Kothapatnam, Prakasam district, fishermen have already heeded warnings, safely anchoring their boats and monitoring the situation.
Cyclone Montha, the name contributed by Thailand meaning “beautiful or fragrant flower”, is the second cyclone of the season. The naming convention, coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), aims to avoid confusion and facilitate effective disaster management. Each of the thirteen WMO/ESCAP Panel countries including Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, contribute names in a rotating, alphabetically-ordered list. The list is arranged according to the names, given by alphabetically-arranged counties, which are neutral to gender, politics, religious beliefs and cultures. It is used sequentially, column wise.
The first cyclone of the season, Shakhti (named by Sri Lanka) moved away from the Indian coastline sparing Maharashtra and Gujarat in early October.
“The naming system is crucial for clear communication and coordination during cyclone events,” explained an IMD spokesperson. “It ensures everyone, from emergency responders to the general public, is referring to the same storm, allowing for more efficient warnings and mitigation efforts.”
Following Montha, the next cyclones will be named Senyar (UAE), Ditwah (Yemen), Arnab (Bangladesh), and Murasu (India)
The IMD continues to monitor Cyclone Montha’s progress and will issue updated advisories as the situation evolves.
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