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Summary:
Cyclone Montha, formed in the Bay of Bengal, has intensified, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for most districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. Coastal areas are being evacuated, beaches closed, and residents in vulnerable housing are being moved to safety. The storm is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to the region.
News Article:
Cyclone Montha Triggers Red Alerts and Evacuations in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada, India – October 27, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for 23 out of 26 districts in Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The storm, upgraded from a deep depression, is currently located approximately 600 km east-southeast of Chennai.
Districts under red alert, including SPSR Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Krishna, West Godavari, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, and Kakinada, are bracing for the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall. The remaining districts, with the exception of Anantapur, Kurnool, and Sri Sathya Sai, are under orange alert, anticipating heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Authorities have taken preventative measures, including closing beaches in Eluru, Krishna, and West Godavari districts and suspending all boating activities. Police have been deployed to prevent public access to beaches, and residents in vulnerable areas are being evacuated.
“We are working diligently to ensure the safety of all citizens,” stated Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi. “Nodal officers have been instructed to prioritize the evacuation of residents living in old and damaged houses.”
The IMD continues to monitor Cyclone Montha’s trajectory closely, with its latest bulletin indicating the storm is moving west-northwestwards. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
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