Tue Oct 28 10:35:09 UTC 2025: News Article:

Cyclone Montha Grounds Trains, Batters Coastal India

Bhubaneshwar, India – October 28, 2025 – In anticipation of the severe Cyclone Montha making landfall near Kakinada tonight, the Indian Railways has announced the cancellation of 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam. The East Coast Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Deepak Rout, stated that these cancellations are for passenger safety.

“For the Montha Cyclone, which is expected to hit Kakinada, we have taken a lot of precautions… We have cancelled 32 trains passing through Visakhapatnam so that travellers are not affected much,” Rout told ANI. He added that the list of canceled trains has been posted on Indian Railways’ social media channels.

In addition to cancellations, the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express has been diverted, and the Bhubaneswar-Jagadalpur Express and Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express have been short-terminated.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. Heavy rains and strong winds are already impacting coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha. Ganjam district in Odisha is experiencing rough seas. The IMD expects the cyclone to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, later today.

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The text is a news article reporting on the cancellation of Indian Railway trains due to the expected landfall of Cyclone Montha near Kakinada. The article details the cancellations, diversions, and short-terminations of trains, as well as the precautionary measures taken by the Indian Railways to ensure passenger safety. It also highlights the impact of the cyclone on coastal regions, including heavy rains and strong winds. The article also includes a brief description of other content by The Hindu.

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