Landfall underway as Cyclone Montha hits Andhra coast, says IMD

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Cyclone Montha begins landfall on Andhra coast: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday evening confirmed that the landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has begun along the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to continue for the next three to four hours.

In its latest bulletin issued at 4:30 PM (IST), the IMD said, “Latest observations indicate that the landfall process has commenced. It will continue for the next 3–4 hours.”

The storm, pronounced “Mon-Tha,” was centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal, about 120 km east of Machilipatnam, 130 km south of Kakinada, and 230 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam.

According to the department, “Cyclone Montha is moving north-northwestwards at a speed of about 15 kmph and will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the next few hours as a severe cyclonic storm.”

IMD warns of heavy rain, 110 kmph winds as Cyclone Montha nears coast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha over the Bay of Bengal is set to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on Tuesday night.

In its latest advisory, the IMD said, “Cyclone Montha is likely to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam this evening or night, October 28, 2025.”

The department forecast wind speeds of 90–100 kmph, with gusts up to 110 kmph, accompanied by heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, South Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain indoors and avoid coastal zones. “Stay indoors, stay safe, and follow official updates,” the IMD said, advising fishermen not to venture into the sea.

Disaster management teams have been put on high alert as the cyclone nears landfall.

Cyclone Montha changes path, now moving toward Machilipatnam

In a relief for residents of Kakinada, who were earlier expected to face Cyclone Montha’s impact, the city has turned calm as rains have subsided.

The cyclone has shifted course and is now moving toward Machilipatnam, about 200 km from Kakinada. According to forecasts, it is expected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam after 11 PM tonight.

Watch: AP CM Naidu reviews Cyclone Montha impact from RTGS control room

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviews the cyclone’s impact and relief measures from the RTGS control room in Amaravati as the state braces for landfall.

Watch: Cyclone Montha turns sea rough near Kakinada ahead of landfall

Visuals from Kakinada-Uppada Beach Road show the sea turning rough as Cyclone Montha nears landfall. The storm is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, around Kakinada, this evening or night. Stay tuned for updates.

Odisha fully prepared to face Cyclone Montha, says CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the state is on full alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, with eight southern districts expected to be the most affected. “The eight districts of South Odisha — Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur — are likely to be the most affected,” he said.

Majhi assured that “the state government is fully prepared to deal with this situation. As always, our goal is zero casualties.” The chief minister said 2,040 cyclone and flood shelters have been readied, and “so far, we have evacuated 11,396 people” with plans to move more than 30,000.

He added, “We have deployed a total of 30 ODRF, 123 fire brigades, and five NDRF teams. We have also kept more teams on alert.” The state continues to monitor the evolving situation closely.

Cyclone Montha nears Andhra coast, set to cross near Kakinada tonight

Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre official Jagannath Kumar said on Tuesday that Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The system was located about 240 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 160 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 320 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 530 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.

According to Kumar, the cyclone “will continue to move north-northwest and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam this evening or night as a severe cyclonic storm.” He said the system is likely to bring maximum sustained wind speeds of 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph, along the coast.

Authorities have advised residents in low-lying coastal areas to remain alert as heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected across several districts once Montha makes landfall late Tuesday night.

Cyclone Montha 70 km from Machilipatnam; landfall tonight: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Cyclone Montha continued moving north-northwestward and, as of 2:30 PM on October 28, was positioned about 70 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 150 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 250 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 480 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.

According to the IMD, the severe cyclonic storm is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada during the evening or night of October 28. The storm is forecast to make landfall with maximum sustained wind speeds of 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

The department warned of intense rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions along the Andhra coast as Montha approaches landfall. It urged residents in low-lying coastal regions to stay indoors and fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea until the cyclone passes.

Cyclone Montha triggers heavy rain in Rajasthan; Nainwa records 130 mm

Heavy to very heavy rainfall lashed parts of southern and eastern Rajasthan over the past 24 hours, with Nainwa in Bundi district recording 130 mm till Tuesday morning, officials said. Udaipur, Kota, and nearby districts are likely to see more heavy showers, while parts of Ajmer, Jaipur, Bharatpur, and Jodhpur divisions may receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorms.

Meteorological officials attributed the rainfall to a combination of weather systems, including Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra Pradesh coast, a low-pressure area over the central Arabian Sea, and a circulation system over northeastern Rajasthan.

The intensity of rainfall is expected to reduce from October 29, though light to moderate showers may persist in southern and southeastern regions. Western Rajasthan, including Bikaner and Shekhawati, will remain mostly dry until a new western disturbance activates around November 3.

(With agency inputs)