Mon Oct 27 19:40:00 UTC 2025: Coastal India Braces for Cyclone ‘Montha’; Thousands Evacuated

Chennai, India – Coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha are on high alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ intensifies in the Bay of Bengal. The cyclone, currently located about 570 km from Kakinada, is moving west-northwest and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, by Tuesday night with wind speeds reaching 90-110 kmph.

Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents from vulnerable coastal villages and relocated them to temporary relief camps. In Kakinada, which is expected to bear the brunt of the storm, 260 relief centers have been opened. Nellore has established 140 relief camps. All camps are stocked with food and rations to last for several days. Beaches have been closed, and fishermen have been warned against venturing out to sea.

Odisha is preparing to move approximately 32,000 people from vulnerable areas to 1,500 shelters. Eight districts in Odisha have been placed on “high alert” in anticipation of extremely heavy rainfall. Schools and Anganwadi centers in these districts will remain closed until October 30.

The East Coast Railway has cancelled 32 trains passing through the affected areas and diverted three others. The Odisha government is coordinating with the Coast Guard for potential helicopter evacuations.

While Tamil Nadu is expected to experience less severe impacts, the state government has stated it is prepared for any heavy rainfall.

In other news, The Election Commission of India has announced the SIR schedule for 12 states and Union Territories, excluding Assam due to the ongoing NRC process.

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