Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Causes Destruction Across Andhra Pradesh
A big storm named Cyclone Montha hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh, bringing strong winds and lots of rain.
This caused damage to farms, knocked down trees and power poles, and flooded roads.
Because of the storm, police stopped cars and trucks from driving on some main roads to keep people safe.
One young girl sadly drowned in a stream, but officials worked hard to prevent more deaths and damage.
The weather is expected to get better, and things should start returning to normal soon, with transport services likely to resume.
Cyclone Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast with heavy rain and winds up to 110 kmph.
The cyclone caused extensive damage to over 2 lakh hectares of crops, uprooted trees and electricity poles, and damaged roads.
One death was reported in Konaseema district due to drowning; no other major casualties were immediately confirmed.
Vehicular traffic was suspended on NH-16 and in several districts, with services expected to resume on Thursday.
Relief and rescue teams, including NDRF and SDRF, are actively involved in clearing debris and assisting affected populations.
- Who
- Severe cyclonic storm Montha, Andhra Pradesh government officials, police, NDRF, SDRF, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, District Collectors, Superintendents of Police.
- What
- Caused widespread destruction including crop damage, uprooted trees and poles, road damage, power outages, and inundation. Vehicular traffic was suspended in many areas. One death reported.
- When
- Late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh coast, primarily affecting coastal and low-lying districts.
- Why
- The severe cyclonic storm Montha made landfall with heavy rain and strong winds.
Public Behavior
Government Efforts
Risk Taking
Public Behavior
Despite repeated warnings and alert messages, some people were out on the streets capturing the effects of Cyclone Montha on their mobile phones and creating social media content.
Government Efforts
The administration implemented measures like sending 3.6 crore alert messages and establishing checkpoints to discourage people from venturing out, while police cautioned against crossing swollen streams and culverts.
Information Dissemination
Public Behavior
Citizens were urged to ignore social media rumours.
Government Efforts
Official updates were to be followed, and a round-the-clock control room was operational to respond to emergencies.
- Cyclone Name
- Montha
- Impacted Areas
- Coastal and low-lying areas of Andhra Pradesh, including Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Araku Valley, Konaseema, Nellore, Krishna, Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema, Prakasam, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Tirupati, Chittamur, Ozili, Doravarisatram, Satyavedu.
- Landfall Location
- Between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, south of Kakinada
- Wind Speed at Landfall
- 110 km per hour
- Crop Damage
- Over 2 lakh hectares of standing crops and horticulture
- Traffic Restrictions
- Suspended on NH-16 and in several districts until further notice. State transport, private bus, rail, and air services expected to resume Thursday.
- Casualties
- One death reported in Konaseema district (girl drowned in a stream); no other major human or cattle casualties reported as of early Wednesday.
