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Cyclone ‘Montha’ Makes Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Triggering High Winds and Heavy Rainfall

Visakhapatnam, India – Cyclone ‘Montha,’ which originated in the Bay of Bengal, made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast Tuesday evening, bringing with it torrential rain and winds gusting up to 100 kmph. The cyclone crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, passing near Kakinada.

The powerful winds caused widespread damage, including uprooted trees and damaged homes. Tragically, one woman has been reported dead as a result of the storm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that ‘Montha’ will weaken into a standard cyclone in the coming hours as it moves inland. The storm is expected to reach Odisha by Wednesday morning.

Authorities in Odisha have already evacuated over 11,000 people to safety and established 800 relief centers in anticipation of the cyclone’s arrival. Fifteen districts in Odisha are expected to experience disruptions. Thirty teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed.

NDRF teams are also positioned in Andhra Pradesh (10), Tamil Nadu (3), Telangana (3), Chhattisgarh (2), and Puducherry (1) to assist with rescue and relief efforts.

Railways on Alert

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a video conference to review the preparedness of the East Coast, South Coast, and South Central Railway zones. He directed officials to take all necessary precautions to ensure passenger safety and coordinate with local administrations and disaster management agencies.

Health Ministry Prepares Medical Response

The Union Health Ministry has been in contact with senior officials in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu to review emergency medical response measures. The ministry has pledged all necessary assistance to the states to ensure a swift and effective medical response in the event of emergencies.

Traffic Suspended

Vehicular traffic will be suspended on the roads in the cyclone-affected areas Wednesday morning. People are being strongly advised to stay away from the sea.

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