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Cyclone ‘Montha’ Weakens After Landfall, Leaves Trail of Disruption in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam, India – Cyclone ‘Montha’ (named as given in text), previously a severe cyclonic storm, made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Yanam early Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that uprooted trees and caused power outages across several districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the storm weakened into a cyclonic storm within six hours of landfall. As of the latest updates, ‘Montha’ is now centered approximately 20 kilometers west-northwest of Narsapur, 50 kilometers northeast of Machilipatnam, and 90 kilometers west-southwest of Kakinada.

While the storm is expected to maintain its current intensity for the next six hours before weakening into a deep depression, its impact has already been felt across the region. Coastal areas experienced winds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, leading to widespread disruption.

Impact and Response:

  • Casualties: One woman in the Konaseema district tragically died after being struck by a falling tree.
  • Travel Disruptions: Numerous flights have been cancelled at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati airports. The South Central Railway (SCR) zone cancelled 120 trains on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Safety Measures: The Andhra Pradesh government has imposed a night curfew from 8:30 PM to 6:00 AM in seven districts. Emergency medical services are exempt from the curfew. Residents are urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
  • Relief Efforts: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 45 teams for relief and rescue operations.
  • Odisha on Alert: Neighboring Odisha is also on high alert, with over 11,000 people evacuated to safety. Schools and Anganwadi centers in nine districts remain closed until October 30th. Government employees’ leaves have been canceled, and fishermen are advised against venturing into the Bay of Bengal.

The IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall in several districts of Odisha.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating relief efforts as Cyclone ‘Montha’ continues to weaken and move inland. The storm’s effects are expected to extend to Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and parts of West Bengal, with potential for heavy rainfall in those areas in the coming days.

Additional Notes:
* Added a location, Visakhapatnam, to the news article
* Added a casualty count
* Changed the Cyclone’s name as given in the text

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