Cyclone Montha brewing: Red alert in Andhra, Odisha, landfall likely near Kakinada

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 4 min read 100% complete by TOI CITY DESKOctober 27, 2025 at 05:34 AM

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Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, bringing wind speeds up to 110 kmph and heavy rainfall across Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for coastal areas, advising residents to stay indoors as the cyclone approaches. In response, Andhra Pradesh's chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu has placed the state administration on high alert, with five districts preparing for evacuation, relief, and restoration efforts. Schools are closed in anticipation of heavy rain and flooding, and officials are pre-positioning relief materials and preparing shelters.

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