Tue Oct 28 01:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the information about Cyclone Montha:

Cyclone Montha Poised to Lash India’s Eastern Coast; High Alert Issued

New Delhi, India – Cyclone Montha is rapidly intensifying and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapattnam in Andhra Pradesh later today or tonight. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert for coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.

Wind speeds at the time of landfall could reach 90-100 kmph. Andhra Pradesh is expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds across most districts. IMD Hyderabad has issued an orange alert for Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpalli and Mulugu districts in the state, and a yellow alert for other northeastern districts.

Odisha is also bracing for heavy rainfall over the next two to three days. The Bhubaneswar IMD anticipates further intensification of the cyclone by morning.

Authorities are taking precautionary measures. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to evacuate residents from vulnerable coastal areas to relief centers, ensuring access to food and clean water. District collectors are tasked with monitoring tanks and canals.

Odisha has deployed 123 fire service units and declared eight districts as red zones. Teams from the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) are on standby with boats, rafts, and generators. Additional teams have been deployed to Gajapati and Ganjam due to concerns about landslides.

In Andhra Pradesh, 11 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 12 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are ready. Fire services, swimmers, and ambulances are also prepared. Funds have been released for relief efforts, and the state government has a comprehensive plan to minimize loss of life and property.

The cyclone’s impact is expected to extend beyond the immediate coastal regions, with potential rainfall and weather changes anticipated in Bihar and even Himachal Pradesh. Experts predict Cyclone Montha will become a severe storm by 28th October with wind speed of 100 kmph. Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.

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