Tue Oct 28 07:10:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on Tuesday night. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha are experiencing heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities in both states have issued high alerts and are evacuating people from coastal areas. Fishermen are warned against venturing into the sea. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for various districts, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall. The Andhra Pradesh government has established rehabilitation centers and moved pregnant women to hospitals as a precautionary measure.

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Cyclone Montha to Make Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Areas on High Alert

Kakinada, India – Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday and is projected to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh later tonight, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The storm, named “Montha” (meaning a fragrant flower, suggested by Thailand), has triggered high alerts across coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are already battering coastal regions, prompting mass evacuations. The IMD has issued a red alert for 19 districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall. Orange alerts are in effect for Nandyal, Kadapa, and Annamayya districts, while yellow alerts cover Kurnool, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, and Chittoor districts.

“The system is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, late Tuesday evening or night,” stated the IMD in its latest update. As of 5:30 AM today, the cyclone was located 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam and 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada.

The Andhra Pradesh government has established 3,174 rehabilitation centers and deployed 3,778 personnel to manage the situation. In a proactive measure, officials have relocated 3,361 pregnant women nearing their delivery dates from vulnerable areas to hospitals.

Fishermen have been strongly advised to stay ashore until the cyclone passes. Residents in affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and follow official guidelines for their safety.

Stay tuned for further updates as Cyclone Montha progresses.

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