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- IMD says cyclonic storm Montha will develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Oct 28.
- Landfall is forecast between Machilipatnam and Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) on Oct 28 (evening), with gusts up to ~110 km/h in coastal areas.
- Heavy to very heavy, and at isolated places extremely heavy rain (≥21 cm) is likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh, south Odisha and parts of Tamil Nadu from Oct 27–29.
- Red/orange alerts have been issued, and evacuations, school closures, and the deployment of disaster teams are underway in affected states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that Cyclone Montha is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal today and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28. The system is expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kakinada on Monday evening, bringing very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh, south Odisha, and northern Tamil Nadu. Wind speeds may reach up to 100–110 km/h, prompting red and orange alerts in multiple districts.
State governments have begun evacuations in low-lying areas, closed schools, and deployed disaster response teams. The IMD has warned fishermen not to venture into the sea as conditions will be “very rough to high.” Residents are urged to stay indoors during heavy rainfall and follow official advisories closely. The storm is expected to weaken gradually after landfall but may still cause flooding and power disruptions in nearby regions.
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