Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Causes School Closures Across Multiple Indian States
A big storm named Montha is forming in the ocean near India.
Because it might bring strong winds and lots of rain, schools in several cities and districts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu have decided to close for a few days.
This is to keep all the students safe.
The storm is expected to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh soon.
Officials are watching the storm closely and making sure everyone is ready for it.
They are moving people from dangerous areas and keeping schools shut until it's safe to go back.
Cyclone 'Montha' has intensified and is predicted to become a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Schools in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu have been closed on October 27 due to the cyclone.
Multiple districts in Andhra Pradesh, including Kakinada, West Godavari, and Guntur, have announced school holidays from October 27 to October 31.
In Odisha, schools in Gajapati district are closed until October 30, while other districts are also on alert.
The cyclone's movement and intensity are being closely monitored, with evacuations and preparedness measures underway in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
- Who
- Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade, State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) Managing Director Prakhar Jain
- What
- Cyclone 'Montha' intensified and prompted school closures across multiple districts in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
- When
- Landfall predicted for October 28; school closures announced for October 27, with some extending beyond.
- Where
- Bay of Bengal, intensifying over the southeast Bay of Bengal, with predicted landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast and subsequent impact on affected districts in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To ensure the safety and well-being of students due to the developing cyclonic storm and its predicted downpour, landslides, and gales.
School Holiday Announcements
Cyclone Intensity and Movement
School Closures
School Holiday Announcements
Chennai, Tiruvallur, and various districts in Andhra Pradesh (Kakinada, West Godavari, Eluru, East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, NTR, Bapatla, Krishna, Guntur) and Odisha (Gajapati) announced school holidays due to Cyclone Montha.
Cyclone Intensity and Movement
Cyclone Montha intensified from a low-pressure area to a well-marked system, predicted to become a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada on October 28.
Preparedness and Alert Levels
School Holiday Announcements
Chennai authorities are on high alert, with schools closed to ensure student safety. Several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have also declared holidays, with some dates yet to be decided.
Cyclone Intensity and Movement
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha were on alert on Monday, initiating evacuations and preparedness measures, as the cyclone was located 560 km off Visakhapatnam and moving at 18 km per hour.
- Cyclone Name
- Montha
- Cyclone Status
- Intensified into a severe cyclonic storm
- Landfall Prediction
- Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, evening/night of October 28
- Schools Closed In
- Chennai, Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu); Kakinada, West Godavari, Eluru, East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, NTR, Bapatla, Krishna, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh); Gajapati (Odisha)
- Movement Speed
- 18 km per hour
- Distance from Visakhapatnam
- 560 km (as of Monday evening)
Sources
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