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Summary:
Cyclone “Montha” made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, India, on October 28, 2025 (according to the Gregorian calendar). The cyclone brought strong winds (up to 110 km/h), heavy rainfall, and caused significant damage, including uprooted trees, fallen power lines, and flooded crops. Several districts experienced heavy rainfall, and warnings were issued for other regions. Transportation was severely disrupted, with flight and train cancellations. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has ordered the evacuation of residents to relief camps and instructed officials to take necessary precautions.
News Article:
Cyclone ‘Montha’ Batters Andhra Pradesh, Causing Widespread Disruption
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh – October 29, 2025 – Cyclone “Montha” slammed into the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada yesterday evening, bringing with it torrential rain and powerful winds that have caused significant disruption across the state.
The cyclone, which originated as a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, made landfall at approximately 5:30 PM with sustained winds reaching up to 110 km/h. Coastal areas bore the brunt of the storm, with Kakinada, Machilipatnam, Guntur, and Kavali experiencing particularly heavy rainfall. Nallur district recorded the highest rainfall with 12.6 cm.
The storm has uprooted numerous trees and downed power lines, leaving many areas without electricity. Initial reports indicate substantial agricultural damage, with approximately 38,000 acres of paddy fields and 341,000 acres of horticultural crops submerged in floodwaters.
Authorities issued warnings for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, parts of Telangana, southern districts of Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, anticipating continued heavy rainfall.
Transportation networks have been severely impacted. Nine flights between Chennai and Andhra Pradesh have been cancelled, including six arrivals from Andhra Pradesh and three departures from Chennai. Indian Railways has also cancelled 75 trains due to the heavy rain and potential for flooding. Air India and Indigo have suspended flights to and from Visakhapatnam today.
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, has directed officials to evacuate residents from vulnerable areas to relief camps and to ensure all necessary precautionary measures are in place. Vehicular traffic was restricted in seven districts (Krishna, Godavari, Konaseema, and others) overnight from 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM.
The situation is still developing, and authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage. Railway officials announced that the train service will be resumed after analyzing the weather condition
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