Cyclone Montha: Severe Storm To Hit Andhra Coast Today
Cyclone Montha has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam this evening or night, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
(A) Severe Cyclonic Storm “Montha” [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over the Westcentral Bay of Bengal
The Cyclonic Storm “Montha” [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during the past 6 hours, intensified into a severe… pic.twitter.com/jnvQPjMYgb— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025
The system is likely to bring winds up to 100 kmph, accompanied by torrential rainfall and rough sea conditions across coastal Andhra and southern Odisha.
The IMD has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Kalahandi. Coastal areas from Nellore to Srikakulam have been put on high alert, with sea waves expected to rise between 2 and 4.7 metres.
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As the cyclone approaches, heavy rain and gusty winds have already lashed parts of Nellore, Machilipatnam, Kakinada, and Vijayawada, leading to waterlogging and road closures in several low-lying areas.
In Kakinada, authorities have shut down an 8-km stretch of the Beach Road between Kakinada and Uppada after sections were damaged by high tides.
In Machilipatnam, rough sea conditions have been reported along Manginapudi beach, prompting officials to warn residents to stay away from the shore.
Vijayawada and adjoining regions are witnessing steady downpours and increasing wind intensity, disrupting morning traffic and outdoor activities.
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The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated precautionary evacuations from vulnerable villages, mobilised National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, and set up relief camps in multiple districts. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea, and ports along the coast remain closed until conditions improve.
Meteorologists have warned of possible flooding, uprooted trees, and power disruptions during the storm’s landfall phase. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha through October 29, before the system weakens over land.
