Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Authorities Issue Advisories
A big storm named Cyclone Montha has started arriving on the coast of Andhra Pradesh, near a town called Kakinada.
This storm is powerful, with strong winds that can blow as fast as 110 kilometers per hour.
It's also bringing a lot of rain, which could be extremely heavy in some places.
Because of the potential danger, many people living in areas that might get flooded or hit by strong winds have been moved to safer places.
Over 1,900 special camps and 364 school shelters are ready to house them.
The police have also put restrictions on big trucks and containers using the highways to keep everyone safe.
Officials are telling people to stay alert, listen to the weather reports, and avoid traveling unless it's very important until the storm passes.
Cyclone Montha has commenced landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with the process expected to last 3-4 hours.
Wind speeds are recorded between 90-100 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 110 kmph.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in coastal districts, with chances of extremely heavy showers in isolated spots.
Andhra Pradesh Police have restricted the movement of container and heavy vehicles on national highways as a precautionary measure.
Thousands of people have been evacuated to 1,906 relief camps and 364 school shelters, and authorities urge public alertness and avoidance of non-essential travel.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Andhra Pradesh Police, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, residents of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha making landfall, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds; traffic advisories issued.
- When
- Tuesday evening, with landfall process expected to continue for 3-4 hours.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh coast, near Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam.
- Why
- Cyclone Montha is moving north-northwestwards and crossing the coast, posing a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges.
Public Safety Measures
Cyclone Preparedness
Traffic Restrictions
Public Safety Measures
Andhra Pradesh Police are restricting the movement of container and heavy vehicles on national highways from 7 pm to ensure safety during the cyclone.
Cyclone Preparedness
The police are urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and postpone long-distance journeys until conditions improve.
Information Dissemination
Public Safety Measures
The Chief Minister emphasized that the administration is fully prepared and continuously providing accurate information to the public to keep them alert.
Cyclone Preparedness
Official advisories from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and disaster management authorities are crucial for residents to follow.
- Event
- Cyclone Montha Landfall
- Landfall Location
- Andhra Pradesh coast, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada
- Landfall Timing
- Tuesday evening, expected to continue for 3-4 hours
- Wind Speed
- 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph
- Rainfall Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy in coastal districts, potentially extremely heavy in isolated areas
- Evacuations
- Thousands of people evacuated to 1,906 relief camps and 364 school shelters
- Traffic Restrictions
- Container and heavy vehicles halted on national highways from 7 pm
Sources
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