Cyclone Montha: Andhra, Odisha brace for landfall; schools shut, beach activities suspended

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by SAMSON RAJ, DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA, MOHAMMAD SIRAJOctober 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM

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Cyclone Montha is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh's coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam late Tuesday with winds of 90-110 kmph. Five districts in Andhra Pradesh have implemented contingency measures including evacuations, school closures, and warnings for fishermen. In Odisha, eight districts have been designated as "red zones" anticipating severe impact from heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Both states are preparing shelters, relocating vulnerable populations, suspending beach activities, and ensuring communication infrastructure remains functional ahead of the cyclone's landfall.

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