Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Causes Landslides, Damages Houses in Odisha
A big storm named Montha brought a lot of rain to parts of southern India, in a state called Odisha.
This heavy rain caused some hills to slide down, blocking roads and making it hard for people to get around.
The storm also damaged some homes and knocked down trees.
In one area, a person who was helping people get to safety at a storm shelter got sick and passed away.
Another house made of mud fell down because of the rain, and someone got hurt.
The storm hit the coast of a nearby state, Andhra Pradesh, and the wind was very strong, up to 110 kilometers per hour.
Officials are still figuring out how much damage the storm caused and are working to clear the roads.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha brought heavy rain to coastal and southern Odisha, causing landslides and damaging houses.
Landslides blocked roads to five villages in Gajapati district, and another landslide was reported on Linga–Barabha road.
Uprooted trees were reported in Gunupur, Gudari, and Ramnaguda areas of Rayagada district.
A supply assistant died after falling ill while managing a cyclone shelter in Gajapati district.
The storm made landfall in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 80-90 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph, and its effects were felt across 15 districts in Odisha.
- Who
- Residents of coastal and southern Odisha districts, officials from the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office, local panchayat functionaries, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Union Health Ministry.
- What
- Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' brought heavy rain, causing landslides, damaging houses, and uprooting trees in coastal and southern Odisha districts. A supply assistant managing a cyclone shelter in Gajapati district died after falling ill, and a mud-walled house collapsed, injuring one person.
- When
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with landfall starting around 7 pm and continuing for 3-4 hours.
- Where
- Coastal and southern Odisha districts, specifically mentioning Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall associated with Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' led to landslides in hilly regions and damage to infrastructure.
Official Reports
Public Concerns
Cyclone Impact Assessment
Official Reports
Officials state that detailed damage reports will be compiled after the cyclone crosses the state, and efforts are underway to clear blockades caused by landslides.
Public Concerns
While officials are assessing damage, residents in affected areas have already reported immediate consequences such as blocked roads due to landslides and collapsing houses.
Cyclone Intensity and Landfall
Official Reports
The IMD reported the landfall process started around 7 pm and would continue for 3-4 hours, with wind speeds of 80-90 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph.
Public Concerns
The previous article mentioned Cyclone Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast with wind speeds of 90-100 km/h, gusting to 110 km/h, and the IMD confirmed landfall, but this article details the weakening process and specifics of its impact on Odisha.
- Cyclone Montha Landfall Location
- Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Cyclone Montha Wind Speed
- 80-90 km per hour, gusting up to 110 kmph during landfall
- Affected Regions in Odisha
- 15 districts, with preliminary damage reports from 8 southern districts (Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur)
- Impacts Reported
- Landslides, damaged houses, uprooted trees, road blockades
- Date of Activity
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Sources
How To Protect Your Car During A Cyclone? 5 Simple But Effective Tips
Cyclone Montha Landfall: Andhra Police Issue Traffic Advisory, Restrict Container & Heavy Vehicles On National Highways
Cyclone Montha, hurricane Melissa erupt in landfall, half a world apart
Waltair Division Cancels 23 Trains, Sets Up Help Desks at 10 Stations
Heavy rain causes landslides in Odisha
Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' Weakens Over Coastal Andhra, To Maintain Intensity During Next 6 Hours
