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Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Deep Depression and is moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 10 kmph. As of 5:30 AM IST on October 26, 2025, the system is centered near latitude 11.1°N and longitude 87.2°E. The system is currently located about 610 km west of Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), 790 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 850 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 840 km southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), and 950 km south-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha). The Deep Depression is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours. It is then expected to move northwestwards, followed by a north-northwestwards direction, and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 28. The severe cyclonic storm is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening/night of October 28, with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. The forecast has prompted authorities to issue alerts and advisories for the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (PTI) The Odisha government on Saturday said it has activated its disaster readiness model in view of an impending severe cyclonic storm (SCS) likely to cross neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued the pre-cyclone watch for South Odisha coasts and said the state was likely to witness heavy rain for three days from October 27 as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression. In its 5.30 PM bulletin, the IMD said the depression moved nearly westwards and lay centred aro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Cyclone Montha started making landfall along India's eastern coast, the weather office said late Tuesday, with the storm due to bring torrential rains and strong winds. Montha, swirling over the Bay of Bengal, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm that threatens flooding of low-lying areas in southern Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states through the night. "Latest observations indicate that the landfall process has commenced," the Indian Meteorological Department said in its latest bulletin. The process was expected to continue for the next three to four hours. The sto ...Read More >
Chennai Weather: The depression that developed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is moving west-northwest at around 10 kmph, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai said on Sunday. The weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next 24 hours. According to the RMC bulletin, the system is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal within the next day. By October 28, it may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and is ...Read More >
Gujarat Rain Alert: Gujarat braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, with Amreli, Gir Somnath, and Diu expecting intense downpours. Meanwhile, Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches, potentially bringing widespread rain and gusty winds, especially to coastal and southern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday warned of heavy rain, moderate thunderstorms, and strong winds at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat. Am ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The deep depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal has moved west-northwestwards with a speed of six km per hour during the past six hours, and lay centred at 8.30 am on Sunday over the same region about 780 km east-southeast of Chennai, said the India Meteorological Department. It is about 620 km west of Port Blair, 830 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam, 830 km southeast of Kakinada, and 930 km south-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha), it said. The deep depression is likely to move nearly west-northwestwards, intensify further into a cyclonic storm over southwest and adjoining westcent ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts of Andhra Pradesh in view of the severe cyclonic storm expected to form in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. A severe cyclonic storm named "Montha" with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph with gusts up to 110 kmph is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada on the evening/night of October 28 if it continues its north-northwestwa ...Read More >
Winds with speeds of 90-100 km/h are expected, with the cyclone's impact likely to begin from Sunday With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting that Cyclone Montha is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada coast on October 28, the state's Chief Secretary K Vijayanand has instructed all district collectors and officials to remain on high alert and take all necessary precautionary measures. He held a teleconference with officials on Saturday to review the state's preparedne ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm Montha, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD). According to IMD, the system is centred approximately 860 km from Gopalpur and 710 km from Kakinada. The cyclonic storm is expected to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning, October 28. Although Cyclone Montha is not expected to have a direct impact on Odisha, the state is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in southern and coastal districts from October 28 to 29. The rainfall is expected to start f ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to take precautionary measures as Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. Heavy to very heavy rains are anticipated in several districts, with the cyclone likely to cross the coast near Kakinada on October 28. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday directed officials to take precautionary measures in places where there is scope for rains and floods in light of cyclone Month ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 28 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to assess the state's preparedness for Cyclone Montha, which is set to make landfall on the Andhra Coast and then move towards southern Odisha. Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, SRC DK Singh, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, Fire Services DG Sudhanshu Sarangi, IMD Director Manorama Mohanty, and senior officials from concerned departments were also present. District Collectors from c ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Army has been placed on high alert as twin weather systems over the East Central Arabian Sea and the Southeast Bay of Bengal are set to intensify into Cyclone Montha within the next 48 hours, said an official on Sunday. According to the officials, the Army is coordinating closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and coastal state administrations to ensure rapid response and readiness. As of early Sunday, a depression over the East Central Arabian Sea was located about 700 km west-sout ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting was held today to review Odisha's preparedness ahead of the possible impact of Cyclone 'Montha.' Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Fire Services & CG DG Dr. Sudhansu Sarangi, and other departmental secretaries held detailed discussions with District Magistrates on district-wise readiness. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone 'Montha' is currently over west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal, moving northwest at 18 k ...Read More >
CHENNAI: For the second consecutive day, Chennai and its neighbouring districts continued to experience incessant rainfall due to Cyclone Montha, which disrupted normal life for office-goers and those venturing out for their daily routines. Though the intensity of rainfall on Tuesday was lower compared to Monday, persistent drizzles caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Ennore recorded the highest rainfall of 13 cm as of 8.30 am on Tuesday, followed by Virinjipuram (Vellore) with 11 cm, Kathivakkam 10 cm, Wimco Nagar 9 cm, and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system 'Montha' during a high-level meeting. While speaking to media persons, Pujari said that eight districts of southern Odisha, Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur, which are likely to be the most affected, have been placed under the Red Zone category. He further stated that the administrations of all 30 districts -- whether in the red zon ...Read More >
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,000 relief centers are actively supporting residents in eight southern districts as authorities prioritize safety. In a proactive maneuver, over 11,000 individuals have been safely evacuated, with a zero-casualty goal in sight. Rescue teams are fully mobilized, while tourist access has been restricted. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]/Aamravati (Andhra Pradesh), October 28 (ANI) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday directed railways to take precautionary measures in anticipation of Cyclone Montha's impact on the East Coast, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. Vaishnaw has directed all officials of East Coast Railway (ECoR) and South-Central Railway (SCR) zones to remain on high alert and to take proactive steps for the quick restoration of train services following the impact of severe cyclonic storm Montha', which is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government began evacuating people from vulnerable places amid rains in eight southern districts where a "red alert" has been issued as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified into cyclonic storm 'Montha'. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said officials, local people's representatives, Anganwadi workers, ASHA didis and others are convincing the people living in vulnerable areas to shift to safer places. The evacuation drive was going on with priority on pregnant women, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, much before ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 28 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday to assess the state's preparedness for Cyclone Montha, which is set to make landfall on the Andhra Coast and then move towards southern Odisha. Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Suresh Pujari, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, SRC DK Singh, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, Fire Services DG Sudhanshu Sarangi, IMD Director Manorama Mohanty, and senior officials from concerned departments were also present. Also Read | Bengaluru: Col ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday presented a clear picture about the probable place where the cyclone Montha brewing over the Bay may make landfall. In its latest update, the IMD stated that the depression over southeast Bay of Bengal moved nearly westwards with a speed of seven kmph during past three hours and lay centred over the same region. The system was about 440 km west-southwest of Port Blair (Andaman &Nicobar Islands), 970 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 970 kmeast-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu), 990 km ...Read More >
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department has issued a major alert for Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring coastal regions. Cyclone Montha is intensifying rapidly over the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists expect the storm to slam into the coast on Tuesday evening or night, bringing fierce winds and heavy rainfall. Dr Manorama Mohanty, director of IMD Bhubaneswar, said the system is expected to strengthen further by the morning of October 28. According to her, the cyclone is projected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada. She warned that the storm will retain t ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is approaching Chennai bringing cloudy skies, rain, and strong winds. North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can expect heavy to very heavy rainfall today. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The cyclone is expected to strengthen and make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening. Coastal residents are advised to stay cautious and follow official updates. Chennai is witnessing cloudy weather with intermittent rain and increasing wind speeds as Cyclone Montha approaches. ...Read More >
Chennai: The city and neighbouring districts of Tiruvallur and Ranipet have been put on orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall of 12cm - 20cm in 24 hours on Monday (Oct 27), as cyclonic storm Montha may form over the Bay of Bengal. However, the intensity of rain in the city will depend on the storm's track and how close it moves to the Tamil Nadu coast. Bloggers said a few weather models on Saturday showed Cyclone Montha tracking west-northwestwards before possibly recurving close to north Tamil Nadu on its way to Andhra Pradesh. The storm could dump heavy rain over the city and neighbo ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata and several south Bengal districts are set to receive light to moderate rain from Oct 28 to 30, even as cyclonic storm 'Montha' hits the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the evening or night of Oct 28. A few places in South and North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram, East and West Midnapore are likely to receive thundershowers with gusty winds at 30-40 km/h on Oct 28 and 29. Some places in these districts will receive heavy rain. Montha will hit land as a 'severe cyclonic storm', said the Regional Meteorological ...Read More >
Chennai: Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong surface winds are expected in Chennai and three other districts on Monday, while cyclonic storm Montha is expected to lay centred at around 2.30 pm at about 600 km east-southeast of Chennai, weather officials said. B Amudha, Director, Regional Meteorological Centre, said apart from Chennai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram and heavy rainfall is expected in Villupuram and Chengalpattu.Puducherry will also receive heavy rainfall, Amudha told PTI.As for Cyclone Montha, it is likely to continue t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 27 (PTI) The Odisha government has started evacuating people from vulnerable places and deployed 128 disaster response teams in eight southern districts of the state as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Monday intensified into a cyclonic storm named 'Montha'. Keeping in view the formation of cyclone 'Montha', the state government has started the evacuation of people from vulnerable hilly and low-lying areas of eight southern districts, which could be impacted due to the impending calamity, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari said. "The sta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued a series of high-level warnings as Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm, bringing heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and high-velocity winds to the coastal and southern districts of Odisha over the next three days. According to the midday bulletin issued on Monday, the cyclone, currently centered over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, is moving north-northwestwards at a speed of 18 kmph. It is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh co ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], October 26 (ANI): Odisha Fire Department is on high alert ahead of the potential Cyclone Montha. Fire Officer Prabhat Kumar stated that the department is preparing for the approaching storm from October 27th to 29th and that it has followed all guidelines issued by the state government, administration, and higher authorities to tackle the cyclone and carry out rescue operations. "There is a possibility of a cyclone from 27th to 29th October, so we are fully prepared. Following instructions from the government, administration, and higher authorities, we have prepared all ...Read More >
Kolkata: A cyclonic storm that brewed over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression on Sunday, the Met said. Kolkata received drizzles and remained largely cloudy throughout the day.The drizzles turned more consistent in the evening. There is a possibility of the city experiencing thundershowers. The depression was set to intensify further into a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by Tuesday morning and hit the Andhra coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, said the Met office.Kolkata received 39 mm of rain on Sunday. While the landfal ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is poised to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected Tuesday, bringing heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The World Meteorological Organization assigns names to cyclones to prevent confusion and aid disaster management. 'Montha,' meaning beautiful or fragrant flower, was contributed by Thailand. Cyclone Montha is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall over Andhra Pradesh, Tami ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is bracing for the impact of Cyclone Montha, which is rapidly advancing toward the Kakinada coast at a speed of 17 kmph, according to the latest cyclone alert. As of 11:30 am IST on October 27, the storm was centered over the Southwest and adjoining West-central Bay of Bengal, near latitude 12.8°N and longitude 84.6°E. It lies approximately 480 km east of Chennai, 530 km south-southeast of Kakinada, and 560 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Montha will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morni ...Read More >