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Summary:

Cyclone Montha is making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, as a severe cyclonic storm. The landfall is expected to last for approximately four hours, bringing heavy rains and strong winds (90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph). A red alert has been issued for 19 districts in Andhra Pradesh, and neighboring states are expected to receive moderate to heavy showers. Train services in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway Zone have been disrupted.

News Article:

Cyclone Montha Slams Andhra Pradesh Coast, Bringing Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Kakinada, India – Cyclone Montha began making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast this morning, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the region. The severe cyclonic storm is expected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, over the next four hours.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 19 districts in Andhra Pradesh, warning of extremely heavy rainfall. Wind speeds of 90-100 kmph, with gusts up to 110 kmph, are expected during the landfall process.

Neighboring states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and Karnataka, are also bracing for moderate to heavy showers as a result of the storm.

The East Coast Railway Zone has announced significant disruptions to train services within the Waltair Division, with multiple passenger trains cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled due to the severe weather conditions. Residents are urged to stay indoors and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities. The situation is being closely monitored as the cyclone continues its passage across the coast.

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