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Cyclone Montha Weakens After Landfall, Causes Disruption in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
A big storm named Montha has come ashore on the coast of a state called Andhra Pradesh.
It's not as strong now and is moving northwest, but it's still bringing a lot of rain and wind.
In a city called Vijayawada, trees were blown over and roads got flooded.
The storm also affected a nearby state called Odisha, but the leader there said it was not too bad, with only a few trees and small landslides.
People were taking precautions even though the storm wasn't as damaging as feared in Odisha.
Cyclone Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narasapur, south of Kakinada, on Tuesday evening.
The storm has since weakened into a cyclonic storm and is moving northwestwards.
Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Vijayawada, causing trees to uproot and roads to become inundated.
While Andhra Pradesh experienced significant disruption, Odisha reported only minor damage like uprooted trees and small landslides.
The Chief Minister of Odisha stated that the state escaped major damage from the cyclone.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Motorists, Residents of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
- What
- Severe Cyclone Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast and subsequently weakened into a cyclonic storm, causing heavy rain, uprooted trees, and flooded roads in Andhra Pradesh, with minor impacts reported in Odisha.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh coast near Narasapur (West Godavari district), south of Kakinada, and impacted neighboring Odisha.
- When
- Tuesday evening around 7 PM, with effects continuing into Wednesday morning.
- Why
- Cyclone Montha moved inland after forming in the Bay of Bengal.
Impact in Odisha
Perception of Impact in Odisha
Severity of Damage
Impact in Odisha
There were reports of minor landslides and uprooting of trees in some areas.
Perception of Impact in Odisha
Odisha escaped major damage from Severe Cyclone Montha, bringing relief to the state.
Key facts
- Cyclone Name
- Montha
- Landfall Location
- Near Narasapur, West Godavari district, south of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Landfall Time
- Around 7 PM Tuesday, with process continuing overnight
- Post-Landfall Movement
- Northwestwards at 10 kmph
- Current Status
- Weakened into a cyclonic storm
- Impacted Areas
- Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada, West Godavari, Kakinada), Odisha (15 districts)
- Reported Damage
- Uprooted trees, inundated roads in Andhra Pradesh; minor landslides and uprooted trees in Odisha
Timeline
Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms, intensifies.
It moves toward Bengal-Odisha coast, bringing rain.
The system deepens into a depression.
Then, it strengthens into Cyclone Montha, nearing Andhra Pradesh.
Montha makes landfall with 110 km/h winds near Kakinada.
Quotes
Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister of Odisha
“Odisha escaped major damage from severe cyclonic storm Montha, which made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast around 7 pm, bringing relief to the state even as precautionary measures remained in force.”
indianexpress.com
“there were only reports of minor landslides and uprooting of trees in some areas.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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