🚨 Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall: Heavy Rain Alert Across East Coast, Schools Shut

Cyclone Montha weather

New Delhi: Coastal states are on high alert as Cyclone Montha, currently intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, is rapidly approaching the eastern coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the storm will make landfall in Andhra Pradesh tomorrow evening or night, triggering an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Andhra, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Landfall Expected Near Kakinada

Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand, is projected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning. The IMD predicts it will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on October 28 evening/night.

At the time of landfall, the storm is expected to bring maximum sustained wind speeds of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

Heavy Rainfall Warning and Red Alerts

Coastal and adjoining districts in three states are bracing for a major downpour:

• Andhra Pradesh: Several coastal districts have been issued Red Alerts for extremely heavy rainfall and destructive winds. Authorities have commenced evacuations from low-lying and vulnerable areas.
• Odisha: Though the main impact is on Andhra Pradesh, peripheral effects are expected to be severe. Eight southern districts have been mapped as Red Zones, with heavy rainfall and strong winds anticipated from Monday onwards.
• West Bengal: The cyclone is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across various districts in both South and North Bengal starting from Tuesday.

Preparedness and School Closures

In a key precautionary measure, schools and educational institutions have been ordered shut across several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to ensure the safety of students and staff and to allow buildings to be converted into temporary relief shelters.

State governments are on a war footing:

• Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and other officials are leading 24×7 monitoring from a control room, coordinating the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams, and stocking essential supplies.
• Odisha has mobilised over 5,000 disaster response personnel and begun evacuating vulnerable populations from coastal and hilly areas.

Fishermen across the affected coasts have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until the storm passes, and those already at sea have been urged to return immediately. Authorities stress the goal remains ‘zero casualty’ as they manage the severe weather event.

🌪️ Severe Cyclone Montha Poised for Landfall in Andhra Pradesh

Landfall Imminent: Kakinada Coast Braces for Impact on October 28th

Cyclone Montha weather

VIJAYAWADA – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe warning, forecasting that the powerful Cyclonic Storm Montha is set to make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh on the evening or night of Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The severe cyclonic storm is currently tracking north-northwestwards over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada.

Storm Intensity and Warnings

According to the latest IMD bulletin, Cyclone Montha is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by Tuesday morning. At the time of landfall, the system is predicted to bring:

• Maximum Sustained Wind Speeds: $90-100$ kmph, with gusts reaching up to $110$ kmph.
• Rainfall: Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, along with heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana from October 27th to 30th.
• Storm Surge: A storm surge of up to one meter above astronomical tides is possible in low-lying coastal areas around the landfall zone.

State Mobilizes Emergency Response

In anticipation of the storm, the Andhra Pradesh government has placed the entire state administration on high alert.

• Evacuations: Authorities are conducting large-scale evacuations, moving residents from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas to designated relief shelters.
• Alerts: A Red Alert has been issued for several coastal districts, including Kakinada, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, and Bapatla.
• Preparedness: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are already deployed in key vulnerable areas. Schools have been closed in multiple districts to ensure safety and to utilize premises as temporary shelters.

Fishermen have been strictly advised to suspend all sea operations along the Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu coasts until further notice. Residents are urged to closely follow official advisories from the IMD and state disaster management authorities.

⛈️ Odisha Braces for Impact: 15 Districts on Alert as Cyclone Montha Approaches

Bhubaneswar, October 27, 2025 — The Odisha government is on high alert as it prepares for the widespread impact of the impending cyclonic calamity, ‘Montha,’ which is forecast to affect nearly half the state.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the storm’s periphery is expected to strike 15 districts across Odisha. Of particular concern are eight districts that have been placed under a severe warning.

“The impending calamity would impact 15 districts, eight of which are likely to experience very heavy rainfall and strong winds,” Minister Pujari stated.

The government has initiated extensive preparatory measures, including the deployment of disaster response teams and the cancellation of holidays for essential personnel in the most vulnerable regions. The eight districts facing the highest risk are bracing for an onslaught of extreme weather, which includes the potential for localized flooding and damage from high-speed gales.

The move comes as the state aims to minimize damage to life and property, focusing contingency plans on these high-vulnerability areas ahead of the cyclone’s anticipated landfall near the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast.

📰 IMD Issues Widespread Rainfall Alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ Nears East Coast

New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent rainfall alert across multiple states as the Bay of Bengal system, Cyclone ‘Montha’, intensifies and approaches the eastern coast. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, in particular, are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall and the potential impact of the cyclonic storm.

The latest IMD forecast warns of a prolonged period of intense rainfall across a swathe of southern and central states.

Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Forecast

Cyclone Montha weather

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are taking precautionary measures, urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant and heed official advisories as Cyclone Montha tracks toward the coast.

📰 Andhra Govt Finalizes Action Plan for Cyclone Montha Preparedness

AMARAVATI – The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the finalization of a comprehensive action plan to manage relief efforts and ensure the availability of essential supplies as part of its pre-cyclone preparedness for the approaching Cyclone Montha.

The move comes as coastal regions brace for the impact of the cyclonic storm. The action plan, spearheaded by the state administration, focuses on securing the distribution of key commodities and materials to minimize the disruption caused by the severe weather event.

Key Measures Underway:

• Essential Commodities Stocking: The plan prioritizes the strategic positioning of Public Distribution System (PDS) commodities. Officials confirmed that the supply of food grains to all fair price shops in coastal areas is being expedited, with sufficient stock placed at Mandal Level Stock Points (MLSPs).
• Fuel Inventory Management: Authorities have instructed oil marketing companies to fully stock petrol, diesel, and LPG outlets in districts identified as vulnerable. This is crucial for ensuring diesel availability for power backup at vital facilities, including telecom towers, control rooms, hospitals, and cyclone shelters during potential power disruptions.
• Relief Shelters: The action plan includes provisions for the uninterrupted food supply to cyclone shelters and disaster camps. District Collectors have been authorized to draw essential commodities from MLSPs for immediate food preparation for those evacuated.
• Post-Cyclone Relief: Planning also covers the post-cyclone phase, with sufficient relief stock placed at MLSPs to facilitate quick distribution as per the relief norms set by the Disaster Management Department.

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has urged residents and fishermen to avoid venturing out as heavy rainfall is anticipated, emphasizing the need for full preparedness across all vulnerable coastal regions.