Cyclone Montha Tracker Live: Storm Hits Andhra Coast, Red Alert In Andhra And Odisha; Heavy Rain Lashes Telangana

Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida stated, according to ANI, that more than 2,000 pregnant women were safely accommodated in maternity homes across the state during the cyclone.

Cyclone Montha, which has weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm over coastal Andhra Pradesh, has brought rain and waterlogging to several areas of the Vijayawada district. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Montha is expected to continue moving north-northwest across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, gradually weakening into a deep depression within the next three hours and further into a depression in the following six hours.

On Cyclone Montha, Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said, "The entire state expected that Montha will create havoc,  but due to the continuous support, guidance and motivation of the CM of the state to the officers and appointing right from appointing senior officers as nodal officers and continuously interacting with the district collectors motivating them and instructing them on taking remedial measures or preventive measures to contain the Cyclone Montha, yielded a good result and now it is absolutely under control except few districts. Otherwise, the entire state is absolutely under control. There is no loss of lives anywhere in the state."

Tourists return to Gopalpur Beach after Cyclone ‘Montha’ passes and the weather improves. A tourist from Kolkata said, "The Administration was very active and did not allow anyone to venture outside yesterday. All shops were also closed. Today, the weather is improving. We might also get a chance to enter the sea. I hope all restrictions will be lifted today."

The cyclone brought traffic in Hyderabad to a standstill on Wednesday morning, causing severe congestion on major roads, especially in the IT corridor. Commuters faced long delays, with many stranded between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and reaching workplaces nearly two hours late. Authorities attributed the gridlock to heavy rainfall and waterlogging in low-lying areas, which disrupted traffic flow across key routes.

Rain battered several parts of Odisha, including the capital Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday as severe cyclone 'Montha' weakened into a cyclonic storm while moving through neighboring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, according to the IMD. Officials at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office reported multiple incidents of landslides, uprooted trees, and damage to houses across the state. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by winds of 30–40 kmph, was recorded along the coastal districts of Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur, the IMD bulletin stated. Mayurbhanj recorded the highest rainfall at 105 mm, followed by Balasore with 93.5 mm, Khurda 90 mm, and Chandbali 74.4 mm, the bulletin added.

Severe cyclonic storm Montha brought heavy rains to several districts in Telangana, including Warangal, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Hyderabad, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert warning of extremely heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds in the region.

Heavy rainfall continues to batter parts of Telangana as severe cyclone Montha crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur. Low-lying areas have been inundated, and vehicular movement has been disrupted in several regions. Authorities in Khammam, Warangal, Mahabubabad, Suryapet, and other districts have declared holidays for schools and colleges. Overflowing rivulets, streams, and water bodies have flooded roads, isolating villages in Nagarkurnool district, bordering Andhra Pradesh. In Nalgonda district, rainwater entered an electricity substation at Pulicherla village, cutting power to several villages in Peddapur mandal since Tuesday night.

On Cyclone Montha, IMD scientist S. Karunasagar said, "The severe cyclonic storm over central Bengal moved North-westwards and it crossed yesterday over the Andhra Pradesh coast. It crossed around midnight, 11.30 to 12.30, and further it moved north-westwards and it weakened into a cyclonic storm by 2.30 am. It will enter the Telangana region also. We can also expect very severe weather today, with winds and rainfall likely to continue. There is a possibility of heavy rains in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, Alluri, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalle districts. There is a chance of moderate to heavy rains in Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari and Prakasam districts. People are advised to be alert in the wake of heavy rains."

Rajkishor Das, (Incharge) Assistant  Fisheries officer, Gopalpur said, "District administration has imposed restrictions for fishermen not to venture to the Sea. Once we get the permission, we will venture to the sea."

Early Wednesday morning, Andhra Pradesh district police cleared traffic on National Highway 16 after a massive tree fell near the Nookalamma Thalli Arch and the Indian Oil Petrol Pump in Anakapalli town, causing severe congestion. According to the Anakapalli District Police Office, upon receiving the report, Town Inspector Prem Kumar and Traffic Inspector Venkata Narayana, under the supervision of the District SP, promptly arrived at the site with police personnel, NDRF teams, and GVMC JCB crews. After nearly two hours of continuous effort, the fallen tree was successfully removed, and smooth traffic movement was restored.

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm over coastal Andhra Pradesh and is expected to move north-northwestwards across coastal Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. According to the IMD, it is likely to further weaken into a deep depression within the next three hours and into a depression over the following six hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls across several regions, including Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch, Konkan and  Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha. Residents are advised to remain cautious as these weather conditions are expected to impact these areas in the coming days.

Trees were uprooted in Guntur due to strong winds. Officials from the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC), along with police personnel, took immediate measures to remove the trees and clear the roads to ensure smooth traffic flow. 

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, south of Kakinada and close to Narsapur in West Godavari district, between 11:30 p.m. on October 28 and 12:30 a.m. on October 29. Several parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh experienced heavy rainfall and strong gales through Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with the powerful winds uprooting trees and electric poles across the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Wednesday that Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm over coastal Andhra Pradesh and is expected to maintain its current intensity for the next six hours. The system moved northwestward at about 10 kmph over the past six hours and was centered at 2:30 a.m. IST on October 29, 2025, near latitude 16.5°N and longitude 81.5°E, around 20 km west-northwest of Narsapur, 50 km northeast of Machilipatnam, 90 km west-southwest of Kakinada, 230 km southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 470 km southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said the state is currently not facing any major threat from Cyclone Montha.

“To review Cyclone Montha and assess the situation at the ground level, we conducted a field assessment today. I visited the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) control room in Rajiv Bhawan, where we reviewed the graphical data and charts provided by the IMD... Odisha is not under any major threat, and so far, no reports of significant damage have been received. All our teams are fully prepared and on standby to respond to any situation that may arise. So far, there has been no major incident. The people who were evacuated and shifted to shelters have been provided with food, drinking water, medicines, and all necessary facilities," the chief minister said.

Indian Railways has cancelled 122 trains and either rescheduled, diverted, or regulated several others due to the cyclonic conditions along coastal areas, affecting around 160 services in total, South Central Railway CPRO A. Sridhar told PTI. Most of these trains operate between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, the regions expected to face the cyclone’s impact.

According to preliminary estimates shared by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Cyclone Montha has caused extensive damage to agriculture and horticulture across the state. The severe cyclonic storm led to heavy rainfall, destroying standing crops over nearly 38,000 hectares and damaging horticultural produce spread across about 1.38 lakh hectares.

The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a complete halt to vehicle movement in areas affected by Cyclone Montha from 8:30 PM tonight until 6 AM on Wednesday.
According to a PTI report citing an official release, the cyclone is expected to severely impact the districts of Krishna, Eluru, East and West Godavari, Kakinada, and Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, along with the Chinturu and Rampachodavaram divisions in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Authorities have urged residents in these regions to stay indoors and avoid travel during this period as a precautionary measure.

The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Montha” will continue to move north-northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the next 3-4 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. The landfall process will continue for the next 3-4 hours.

The IMD reported that recent observations show the landfall process has begun and is expected to continue for the next three to four hours.

The impact of Cyclone Montha has led to rough sea conditions in Podampeta village, where strong waves have eroded the shoreline and damaged several properties near the coast.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) Montha continued moving north-northwest and, as of 4:30 pm on October 28, was positioned about 50 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 130 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 230 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and 470 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.

The IMD said Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on the evening or night of October 28 as a severe cyclonic storm, with wind speeds of 90–100 kmph and gusts up to 110 kmph.

The IMD has placed Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur districts under a yellow alert for Wednesday, October 29, warning of the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall in these areas.

The storm is expected to lose strength after making landfall, leading to a gradual decrease in its wind speed. As the system weakens, rainfall intensity is also likely to reduce accordingly.

Kerala is likely to witness another day of isolated heavy rainfall, influenced by the impact of Severe Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is forecast to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on Tuesday evening or night, with maximum wind speeds reaching 90–100 kmph and gusts up to 110 kmph.

The Railways has cancelled 32 trains operating through Visakhapatnam in view of passenger safety amid Cyclone Montha’s impact.

According to Deepak Rout, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Coast Railway, several local MEMU services and other trains scheduled for Tuesday have also been called off.

Additionally, the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express has been diverted, while two services — the Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Express and the Rourkela–Jagdalpur Express — have been short-terminated.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh, forecasting widespread heavy to very heavy rain, with a few areas likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall. The warning covers several districts, including Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Yanam, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East and West Godavari, Eluru, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore and Tirupati.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation arising from Cyclone Montha’s impact on the state from the RTGS control room in Amaravati

According to ANI, the Andhra Pradesh government has set up over 800 relief centres and moved pregnant women to hospitals as Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha is likely to make landfall tonight.

A woman lost her life in Makanagudem village of Konaseema district after strong winds uprooted a tree that collapsed on her, a police official informed PTI.

Visuals from Kakinada-Uppada Beach Road show rough sea conditions as Cyclone Montha intensifies and nears the Andhra Pradesh coast. The storm is likely to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, close to Kakinada, later this evening or night.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ was located over the west-central Bay of Bengal, about 70 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 150 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 250 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam and 480 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha at 2:30 PM

According to the IMD, the cyclone moved north-northwest at a speed of 15 kmph between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM. It is expected to continue on this path and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, by evening or night as a Severe Cyclonic Storm, with wind speeds ranging between 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

The IMD has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning in several Tamil Nadu districts today, including Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, Tirupathur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Viluppuram, Virudhunagar, Tenkasi, Thoothukkudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Cyclone Montha has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. Moving north-northwest at around 15 kmph over the last six hours, the system was positioned at 5:30 AM today, 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 340 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and about 550 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.

After Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the central Bay of Bengal, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 25 teams across coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Puducherry. Another 20 teams have been kept on standby for immediate deployment if required, officials said, as per ANI.

North coastal Tamil Nadu is expected to see heavy rain. Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet have been placed under an orange alert by the IMD. A yellow alert has been issued for Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Cuddalore, Villuppuram, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, and Puducherry.

Due to severe warning for cyclone Montha has affected 183 trains, resulting in cancellations. East Coast Railway has cancelled 43 trains. Five trains have been diverted, eight have been rescheduled, and five have been terminated early.

 The IMD on Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand till October 31 under the impact of a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system lay centred 190 km south to southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south to southeast of Kakinada and 340 km south to southeast of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh at 5.30 am.

The Met Department forecast extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places across the coastal districts of the southern state. It issued a red alert to 19 districts. Likewise, an orange alert has been issued to Nandyal, Kadapa and Annamayya districts, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places.

Similarly, a yellow alert has been issued to Kurnool, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and Chittoor districts, where heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places.

Cyclone 'Montha', which means a fragrant flower in Thai, was centred over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal at 5:30 pm, moving northwest at 15 km/h during the previous six hours.

All schools and colleges in Chennai's several districts have been asked to stay shut as cyclone Montha approaches. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rainfall advisory for 23 districts in Rajasthan due to the influence of Cyclone Montha in both the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. Several regions of the state, including Jaipur, had mild to moderate rain beginning Monday afternoon and continuing through the night. Nainwa in Bundi district received the most rainfall, around four inches in 24 hours.

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As Cyclone Montha moves closer to the eastern coast, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to take immediate action to safeguard lives and minimise damage in coastal areas.

Chief Minister instructed district collectors and superintendents of police to "shift residents of vulnerable coastal areas to rehabilitation centres without any delay".The CM emphasised the importance of ensuring high-quality food and safe drinking water at rehabilitation centres. He also ordered the appointment of special officers to oversee the functioning of these centres. "Precautions must be taken to prevent the pollution of drinking water", he said.

IMD has predicted that Cyclone 'Montha' is likely to turn into a 'severe' cyclone as it will hit the coastal shores of Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening.

As Cyclone Montha intensified after landfall, authorities have relocated nearly 50,000 people to relief camps, according to government data cited by Reuters. Officials estimate that around 3.9 million residents in low-lying regions of Andhra Pradesh could be impacted, with disaster management teams carrying out large-scale evacuations.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Cyclone Montha is expected to cause heavy rainfall across several districts of West Bengal between Tuesday and Friday. In its special bulletin, the IMD stated that the system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night.

According to a Times Of India report, rough sea conditions were observed at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Monday due to the impact of Cyclonic Storm Montha forming over the Bay of Bengal.

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Monday confirmed that the landfall of Cyclone Montha had started along the state’s coastline. The storm is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm soon.

“Cyclone has begun. Coastal districts are witnessing rainfall accompanied by gales,” APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain told news agency PTI.

Rayagada District Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni said the administration has taken extensive precautionary measures in anticipation of heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Montha, which is set to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast.

Although Rayagada is not directly in the cyclone’s path, the district is under a red alert for October 28 and 29 due to expected heavy rains. Kulkarni said all departments are on high alert and necessary preparations are in place.

He stated, “A cyclone is about to hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh. While Rayagada is not directly in the cyclone's path, as a neighbouring area, we have rainfall red alerts for the 28th and 29th. Accordingly, all the district authorities are prepared. The district has launched a basic preparation module for all district-level officers. In every block, have JCBs and other machines ready, as landslides and rainfall are the main threats during cyclone season... TPS is ready in case of a power snap... Other line departments, such as education and other offices, have been kept on alert since the declaration that schools and offices would be closed... Women who are about to give birth in the next seven days have been evacuated; the process is already underway. We have also identified certain vulnerable habitations where, if conditions deteriorate, these areas will need to be evacuated. Therefore, they have been listed and tagged to specific temporary shelters...”

Amid warnings of Cyclone Montha and heavy rainfall, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade has announced a holiday for all schools on Tuesday as a precautionary measure.

As of 5:30 pm on Monday, Cyclone Montha was positioned over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, roughly 420 km east of Chennai and 450 km south-southeast of Kakinada. The system, moving north-northwest at a speed of about 15 kmph, is forecast to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning.

Speaking about Cyclone Montha, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi said, “Cyclone Montha is developing over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast. It will not directly impact Odisha, but a few districts in the state are likely to experience its effects. Although there is little chance of major damage, all precautionary measures are being taken. I am on my way to Odisha and have convened an emergency meeting tomorrow morning to review the situation. A final assessment will be carried out during that meeting.”

The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across several parts of north Tamil Nadu, with occasional showers expected in south Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Karaikal region. A few areas may also experience thunderstorms and lightning.

According to the alert, heavy to very heavy rain is expected at isolated locations in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, and Kancheepuram, while Villupuram, Chengalpattu, and Puducherry are also likely to receive heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured central support to help the state tackle Cyclone Montha, which is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning.

Naidu stated that the Prime Minister had called him earlier in the day to review the cyclone’s impact and the precautionary measures being implemented across the state.

With Cyclone Montha nearing the Andhra Pradesh coast, authorities have cancelled 43 train services passing through Visakhapatnam on October 28. As a safety precaution, all IndiGo and Air India Express flights scheduled from Vizag airport have also been suspended until further notice.

Authorities in several coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Kakinada, East Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru and West Godavari, have ramped up emergency measures as Cyclone Montha approaches. Precautionary steps include mass evacuations from low-lying areas, closure of schools and restrictions on fishing activities.

In Kakinada, officials have begun relocating residents from Hope Island to safer shelters ahead of the expected landfall. All educational institutions in the region will remain closed from October 27 to 31, as weather agencies warn of heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days.