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Montha Cyclone Disrupts Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; Schools Closed, High Alert Issued

Chennai, India – Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Montha, which is expected to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by evening or night. As a precautionary measure, schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts are closed today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Chennai and a very heavy rainfall warning for Tiruvallur.

The storm has already brought significant rainfall to Chennai and surrounding areas. Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected affected areas late last night to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.

Neighboring Andhra Pradesh is also on high alert. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to discuss preparedness and offer support. Both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have been placed under a red alert, and disaster relief forces are on standby. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore immediately and refrain from venturing into the sea for the next 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department predicts more cyclones could impact Chennai in the coming months.

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