NEW DELHI: The extreme cyclonic storm Montha is steadily advancing towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is anticipated to make landfall close to Kakinada round midnight on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Division (IMD) mentioned.The storm, at present over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is prone to intensify right into a “extreme cyclonic storm” with wind speeds of 90–100 kmph and gusts as much as 110 kmph earlier than crossing the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam.
Andhra Braces for Cyclone Montha Landfall; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Robust Winds
“The SCS Montha moved north-northwestwards and at 1430 hrs IST of twenty eighth Oct, it lay about 70 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 150km south-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 250 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 480 km south-southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha),” the IMD mentioned in a publish on X.
1. What’s Cyclone Montha?
Cyclone Montha is a extreme cyclonic storm forming over the southeast / west–central Bay of Bengal, with landfall anticipated alongside India’s east coast round late October 28 2025.The identify “Montha” was given by Thailand; in Thai it means a “aromatic flower” or “stunning flower.”The system was initially a deep despair, then a cyclonic storm, and is now forecast to accentuate right into a extreme cyclonic storm with sustained winds nearing 90–110 km/h, gusting larger.
2. When & the place will it hit?
Landfall is anticipated between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, close to Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Timing: late night or night time of October 28 2025. Earlier than landfall, coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states like Odisha will expertise heavy rain, robust winds and excessive tide surges.
3. Key forecasted impacts
Winds and rain:
Wind speeds: 90–100 km/h sustained, with gusts as much as 110 km/h.Heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated alongside coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, and adjoining inland areas from Oct 27–30.
Areas affected:
Coastal Andhra districts (Kakinada, Machilipatnam, East/West Godavari).Southern Odisha (Ganjam, Rayagada, Koraput).Northern Tamil Nadu (Chennai area), Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka can also see rain and gusty winds.
What you need to do (Should you’re in a threat zone)
In case you are in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana or coastal districts:Keep away from all journey and keep indoors if attainable.Preserve a battery-operated torch, first-aid package and important medicines prepared.Transfer to larger floor for those who’re in low-lying or coastal villages.Safe free objects outside (roof sheets, furnishings) and unplug electrical home equipment.Don’t go to the ocean or stand close to seashores throughout excessive tide or heavy winds. Comply with native alerts, keep tuned to IMD bulletins and authorities advisories.
