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Headline: Cyclone ‘Montha’ Set to Make Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Alerts Issued Across Multiple States
New Delhi: A severe cyclonic storm, dubbed ‘Montha,’ is poised to strike the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on Tuesday evening, prompting high alerts across multiple states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts winds reaching speeds of 90-100 kmph at the time of landfall.
Andhra Pradesh is expected to bear the brunt of the cyclone, with heavy rainfall and strong winds already impacting coastal areas. The storm’s effects are also predicted to extend to Odisha and Chhattisgarh. As a precaution, authorities in Kakinada have evacuated residents from coastal villages like Uppada, Subbampeta, Mayapattnam, and Suradapeta, anticipating high tides and coastal erosion.
The IMD reports that ‘Montha’ is approximately 420 km from Chennai and 500 km from Visakhapatnam, moving at a speed of 15 kmph. A warning has been issued that the storm could intensify into a ‘severe cyclonic storm.’
Chennai and surrounding areas experienced heavy rainfall on Monday, leading to school closures in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts. While rain is expected to gradually decrease in Chennai as the cyclone moves towards Andhra Pradesh, Kerala will continue to experience rainfall on Tuesday.
South Central Railway has implemented extensive preparations to mitigate the potential impact of ‘Montha.’ A state of high alert has been issued, and 24/7 control rooms are operating to monitor train operations, bridge conditions, and water levels. Patrol teams have been deployed to inspect tracks and critical infrastructure.
Beyond the immediate coastal areas, the IMD has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, anticipating moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) between October 28-30.
Rainfall is also expected in Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi until October 30. Specific areas in Uttar Pradesh, including Agra, Firozabad, and Lucknow, are likely to experience heavy rainfall. Bihar is predicted to see light to moderate rain between October 29-31.
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