Wed Oct 29 01:00:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
Tropical Cyclone “Montha” is causing heavy rainfall across Telangana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue red and orange alerts. Mulugu, Bhadradri, and Khammam districts are under red alert with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall (over 20 cm) and strong winds. Twelve other districts are under orange alert, expecting heavy to very heavy rainfall. The cyclone is impacting farmers who are struggling to protect harvested crops. Bus and train services to cyclone-affected areas like Visakhapatnam have been cancelled or diverted. Airports also cancelled flights. Authorities are taking precautions to ensure passenger safety.
News Article:
Red Alert Issued for Several Telangana Districts as Cyclone “Montha” Unleashes Heavy Rainfall
Hyderabad, Telangana – Telangana is bracing for torrential rainfall and strong winds as Tropical Cyclone “Montha” intensifies, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam districts. These districts are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall, exceeding 20 centimeters in some areas, accompanied by winds gusting between 50-60 kilometers per hour. The red alert is in effect from Tuesday night through Wednesday.
An orange alert has been issued for Adilabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Karimnagar, Jagtial, and Nirmal districts. These areas are expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall and wind speeds of 40-50 kilometers per hour. The remaining districts of Telangana can anticipate moderate rainfall.
The cyclone is already impacting the state, with moderate rainfall reported in many districts including Hyderabad on Tuesday. The united Rangareddy and Nalgonda districts have already received significant rainfall, with Mominpet in Vikarabad district recording 4.2 cm.
“Montha” poses a significant threat to farmers across the state, particularly in the erstwhile Khammam and Warangal districts. Farmers are scrambling to protect harvested maize and paddy crops from the downpour, fearing spoilage and germination. Cotton crops are also at risk of rotting due to the persistent moisture.
The severe weather conditions have led to disruptions in transportation services. The TSRTC (Telangana State Road Transport Corporation) has cancelled 30 bus services to Visakhapatnam, Amalapuram, Kakinada, and Ongole, all in Andhra Pradesh. Further cancellations are expected for overnight and early morning services. The South Central Railway has also cancelled the Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli Janmabhoomi Express and diverted the Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma Express. Railway authorities are closely monitoring the situation and prioritizing passenger safety.
Air travel has also been affected, with airlines canceling flights from Shamshabad Airport to Visakhapatnam and Kolkata, as well as an incoming flight from Visakhapatnam.
Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the evolving weather situation.
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