Cyclone Montha Live: Andhra Pradesh Storm Updates

Cyclone Montha Strikes India: Complete Guide with Latest Updates, Safety Tips & Impact Analysis

Breaking: Cyclone Montha made landfall on Andhra Pradesh's coast on October 28, 2025, bringing devastating winds of 110 km/h and torrential rainfall across South India. If you're searching for verified information about this severe cyclonic storm, affected areas, casualties, safety guidelines, and recovery updates, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Cyclone Montha, from real-time updates to life-saving safety tips.

📍 Cyclone Montha Quick Facts

• Landfall Date & Time: October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM - 12:30 AM IST​ 

• Landfall Location: Between Machilipatnam and Kakinada, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh​ 

• Peak Wind Speed: 90-100 km/h, gusting up to 110 km/h​ 

• Storm Category: Severe Cyclonic Storm (weakened to Cyclonic Storm by Oct 29)​ 

• Casualties Confirmed: 1 death, 2 injuries​ 

• People Evacuated: 76,000+ in Andhra Pradesh, 11,000+ in Odisha​ 

• Current Status: Weakened into deep depression, moving northwest inland​ 

• Crop Damage: 43,000+ hectares destroyed

 Cyclone Montha View Credits: https://newsable.asianetnews.com. 

What is Cyclone Montha? Understanding the Storm

Cyclone Montha is a severe cyclonic storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal in late October 2025, becoming one of the most significant weather events to hit India's eastern coast this year. The cyclone originated from a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 24, 2025.

The name "Montha" comes from Thailand and means "fragrant flower" or "beautiful flower" in the Thai language. This poetic name was contributed by Thailand to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) cyclone naming list, which includes 13 member countries from the North Indian Ocean region

Latest Updates: Cyclone Montha Status (October 29, 2025)

Current Position and Intensity

As of 2:30 AM IST on October 29, 2025, Cyclone Montha has weakened significantly after making landfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe cyclonic storm weakened into a cyclonic storm and is now positioned:​

20 km west-northwest of Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh

50 km northeast of Machilipatnam

90 km west-southwest of Kakinada

230 km southwest of Visakhapatnam

470 km southwest of Gopalpur, Odisha​

The storm is moving northwestward at 10 km/h and maintaining cyclonic storm intensity for the next 6 hours before weakening further into a deep depression.

 

What This Means for Affected Areas

The IMD confirms that the rear sector of Cyclone Montha has completely entered land, meaning the worst of the storm has passed for coastal areas. However, heavy rainfall continues across:​

Coastal Andhra Pradesh (West Godavari, Krishna, East Godavari districts)​

Southern Odisha (Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada districts)​

Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh​

Sustained winds have decreased from 110 km/h to approximately 83 km/h (52 mph) by early Wednesday morning, bringing relief to affected coastal communities.

 

💔 Casualties and Human Impact

Cyclone Montha has resulted in minimal loss of life thanks to extensive evacuation efforts and preparedness measures:​

1 confirmed death: An elderly woman in Makanagudem village (also reported as Makanapalem village in Mamidikuduru mandal) in Kona Seema district, Andhra Pradesh, died when a palmyra tree uprooted by strong winds fell on her house​

2 injuries: A young boy and an auto driver were injured in separate incidents when coconut trees were uprooted by gales in Kona Seema district​​

While local media initially reported varying casualty figures, official government sources confirm these numbers as of October 29, 2025.​

Mass Evacuations Saved Lives

The low casualty count represents a major success for India's "zero casualty mission". State governments implemented massive evacuation operations:​

Andhra Pradesh: Nearly 76,000 people evacuated from coastal areas to 1,906 relief camps​

Odisha: Over 11,000 vulnerable residents relocated, with plans to evacuate up to 30,000 more if needed​

Special attention: 3,465 pregnant and lactating mothers in Andhra Pradesh received priority care, with 3,361 women whose delivery dates were within 7 days moved to hospitals

🌍 Affected States and Districts: Complete Breakdown

Andhra Pradesh - Maximum Devastation

Andhra Pradesh bore the primary impact of Cyclone Montha, with the storm making direct landfall on its coast. The cyclone severely affected 19 districts, impacting approximately 4 million people living in vulnerable coastal zones

 

Most Severely Affected Districts (Red Alert):​

Kakinada - Direct landfall zone, severe flooding

Konaseema - 1 death, extensive crop damage

Krishna - Heavy rainfall, power outages

West Godavari - Flooded low-lying areas

East Godavari - Storm surge damage

Visakhapatnam - Strong winds, flight cancellations

Vizianagaram - Infrastructure damage

Srikakulam - Coastal flooding

Machilipatnam - High tidal waves

Nellore - Heaviest rainfall recorded

Bapatla - Agricultural losses

Prakasam - Road damage

Anakapalli - Tree uprooting

Rainfall Records:​

Ulavapadu (Nellore): 126 mm (12.6 cm)

Kavali: 122 mm (12.2 cm)

Dagadarthi: 120 mm (12 cm)

Singarayakonda: 105 mm (10.5 cm)

Kavali + Ulavapadu combined: 210 mm over 24 hours​

Some areas experienced continuous rainfall for 36 hours, with up to 7 cm measured in certain pockets

 

Odisha - Secondary Impact Zone

Odisha's 15 southern and coastal districts experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds, and isolated landslides. While Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi confirmed that "Odisha is not at much risk" and escaped major damage, precautionary evacuations were still implemented.

 

Affected Districts:​

Ganjam

Gajapati (landslides reported)

Rayagada

Malkangiri

Koraput

Nabarangpur

Kandhamal

Kalahandi

Puri

Jagatsinghpur

Kendrapara

Bhadrak

Balasore

Mayurbhanj

Khordha

Landslides occurred in several locations in Gajapati district due to continuous heavy rainfall. District Magistrate Madhumita confirmed that officials worked through the night to clear affected areas and achieve zero casualties.

Tamil Nadu - Peripheral Effects

While Cyclone Montha drifted northward away from Tamil Nadu, the state's northern coastal districts experienced moderate to heavy rainfall on October 27-28.

 

Affected Districts:​

Chennai (Orange alert)

Tiruvallur (School closures)

Chengalpattu

Kancheepuram

Ranipet

Villupuram

As the cyclone moved toward Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu saw mild showers and cloudy skies rather than extreme conditions.

 

Other Affected Regions

Cyclone Montha's influence extended inland to

Telangana: Heavy rainfall in Khammam, Bhadradri, Kothagudem districts​

West Bengal: Yellow alert for southern districts​

Chhattisgarh: Moderate to heavy rain expected​

Jharkhand: Scattered rainfall​

Karnataka & Kerala: Light to moderate showers

 

Emergency Resources Mobilized

Andhra Pradesh deployed massive resources:​

Disaster Response Teams:

12 NDRF teams (National Disaster Response Force)

12 SDRF teams (State Disaster Response Force)

26 NDRF teams deployed nationally (12 in AP, 6 in Odisha, 3 in Tamil Nadu, others in Telangana & Chhattisgarh)​​

Equipment and Machinery:

1,447 earthmovers for debris clearance

321 drones for assessment and monitoring

1,040 chainsaws for fallen trees

7,289 road clearance machines

1,521 water tankers

1,037 generators

11,347 electrical poles and 1,210 distribution transformers

865 tonnes of animal fodder for livestock

Medical Infrastructure:

325 medical camps (some reports indicate 219-242 camps)​

876 health rapid response teams

108/104 ambulances on standby

283 ambulances kept ready​

3 boat clinics activated

Relief Centers:

1,906 relief camps established across 1,238 vulnerable villages​ 

Over 800 relief centers operational (some reports)​ 

364 schools converted into cyclone shelters​ 

488 control rooms activated at mandal level​ 

54 divisional control rooms monitoring round-the-clock​

Odisha Emergency Resources:​

30 ODRAF teams (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force)

123 fire service units

5 NDRF teams

Over 2,000 cyclone shelters opened with food, water, and essentials​

Port Safety Measures

Andhra Pradesh ports raised the highest cyclone warning signals:​

Kakinada Port: Great danger signal number 10 (highest level

Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, Kalingapatnam, Machilipatnam, Krishnapatnam: Signals 8 and 9

Over 900 fishing vessels were recalled to shore by the Indian Coast Guard.​

 

✈️ Travel Disruptions: Flights, Trains & Roads

Flight Cancellations

Air travel across South India was severely disrupted on October 27-28, 2025:​

Visakhapatnam Airport:

All 32 daily flights cancelled (100% cancellation rate)​

Both domestic and international services affected

Vijayawada (Gannavaram) Airport:

16 out of 21 flights cancelled (76% cancellation rate)​

Only 5 flights managed to operate

Tirupati Airport:

4 flights cancelled​

Chennai Airport:

At least 9 IndiGo flights cancelled (6 arrivals, 3 departures) on October 28​

Services to/from Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam affected

Total: Over 50+ flights cancelled across the affected region.

 

Train Cancellations

Railway operations faced massive disruptions, with over 180 trains cancelled:​

South Central Railway (SCR):

120 trains cancelled on October 27-28​

Train diversions announced

Night vehicle movement suspended in 7 districts from 8:30 PM (Oct 28) to 6:00 AM (Oct 29)​

East Coast Railway (ECoR):

Over 60 trains cancelled (some reports indicate 43-61 trains)​

Services affected on October 27, 28, and 29

Major Cancelled Trains:​

Konark Express

Bhubaneswar-Hyderabad Special

Puri-Tirupati Express

Bengaluru-Bhubaneswar Prashanti Express

Diverted Trains:​

Train No. 18189 Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express rerouted via Titlagarh, Lakholi, Raipur, Nagpur, and Balharshah

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed preparedness and activated divisional war rooms across East Coast, South Coast, and South Central railway zones.

🏫 School and College Closures

Educational institutions across multiple states declared holidays as a safety precaution:​

Andhra Pradesh

Schools and colleges closed until October 31, 2025 in 12 districts:​

Vizianagaram

Visakhapatnam

Anakapalli

Kakinada

West Godavari

Eluru

Krishna

NTR (Guntur)

Guntur

Bapatla

Palnadu

YSR Kadapa

Odisha

Schools, anganwadi centers, and colleges closed until October 30 in 9 southern districts:​

Malkangiri

Koraput

Nabarangpur

Rayagada

Gajapati

Ganjam

Kandhamal

Kalahandi

Puri

Tamil Nadu

School holidays declared on October 28 in:​

Chennai (Orange alert)

Tiruvallur

Telangana

School closures on October 29 in several districts as precautionary measure:​

Khammam

Bhadradri

Kothagudem

Government employees' leaves were cancelled until October 30 in Odisha to ensure emergency response readiness.​

🛡️ Cyclone Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe

Whether you're in a cyclone-prone area or want to prepare for future storms, these life-saving safety guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and IMD are essential.​

Before the Cyclone Strikes

Home Preparation:​

✅ Inspect your house - Check and secure loose roof tiles, doors, and windows

✅ Remove hazards - Cut dead or unstable trees near your home

✅ Anchor loose objects - Secure lumber, tin sheets, bricks, signboards, and outdoor furniture

✅ Board windows - Use storm shutters or apply paper strips to glass to prevent splinter injuries

✅ Check drainage - Clear gutters, drains, and waterways around your property

Emergency Supplies:​

✅ Lighting: Hurricane lanterns with kerosene, battery-powered torches, extra dry cells, candles, matchboxes

✅ Food & Water: Dry non-perishable food, extra drinking water in covered vessels (at least 3-day supply)

✅ Documents: Keep important documents in waterproof bags

✅ First Aid: Emergency medical kit, essential medications, prescription medicines

✅ Communication: Battery-powered radio for official updates

✅ Tools: Strong ropes, duct tape, tarpaulin sheets

✅ Special Needs: Baby formula, diapers, elderly care supplies

Evacuation Planning:​

✅ Know the location of your nearest cyclone shelter or relief center

✅ Identify the safest room in your home (interior room, bathroom, or cellar)

✅ Plan evacuation routes from your area

✅ Keep emergency contact numbers handy

 

During the Cyclone

If You're Indoors:​

🚨 Switch off electrical mains and gas supply immediately

🚨 Close and lock all doors and windows

🚨 Stay in the strongest part of the house - Interior hallways, bathrooms, or cellars away from windows

🚨 Listen to battery radio for official updates and IMD bulletins

🚨 Drink only boiled or chlorinated water

🚨 Stay away from windows and glass - Broken glass is a major injury risk

🚨 Keep emergency kit within reach

CRITICAL WARNING - The "Eye" of the Cyclone:​

⚠️ DO NOT go outside during the calm "eye" of the cyclone - This is when the center passes over and wind temporarily stops

⚠️ Violent winds will resume from the opposite direction within 30-60 minutes

⚠️ Many injuries occur when people mistakenly think the storm has ended

If You're Outdoors:​

🏃 Reach a safe shelter or cyclone center immediately

🏃 Stay away from: Seashore, riverbanks, trees, power lines, damaged buildings

🏃 If driving: Stop in a safe location away from water, trees, and power lines; remain in vehicle

🏃 Avoid walking through water - Depth and currents can be deceptive; downed power lines may be submerged

After the Cyclone Passes

Immediate Actions:​

✅ Wait for "all clear" announcement from authorities before returning home

✅ Avoid dangling wires and debris - Assume all wires are live

✅ Check for structural damage before entering buildings

✅ Document damage with photos for insurance/compensation claims

✅ Report injuries and emergencies to authorities immediately

Health & Safety:​

✅ Get vaccinated against waterborne diseases (typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A) and vector-borne diseases (dengue, malaria)

✅ Boil or chlorinate all drinking water

✅ Avoid floodwater - May be contaminated with sewage, chemicals, or sharp objects

✅ Watch for snakes and insects displaced by flooding

Recovery:​

✅ Drive carefully - Watch for debris, fallen trees, washed-out roads, and flooded areas

✅ Clear your premises of rubble and fallen branches

✅ Help neighbors, especially elderly and vulnerable people

✅ Follow official guidance on relief distribution and compensation

📞 Emergency Helpline Numbers

During cyclones, authorities maintain 24-hour helplines. For Cyclone Montha and future emergencies:​

National:

NDRF Helpline: 24x7 control rooms activated (9711077372)

IMD Weather Updates: imd.gov.in

State-Level:

Andhra Pradesh: District control rooms at all 54 divisions​ (18004250101)

Odisha: Special Relief Commissioner's office

Tamil Nadu: State Disaster Management Authority

Important: Save these numbers in your phone and follow only official sources for cyclone information. Avoid spreading rumors on social media.

Cyclone Montha Summary

What Happened:

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh on October 28, 2025, with winds of 110 km/h

1 person killed, 2 injured, but massive evacuations prevented large-scale casualties

76,000+ evacuated in Andhra Pradesh, 11,000+ in Odisha

43,000+ hectares of crops destroyed

Over 180 trains and 50+ flights cancelled

Current Status:

Cyclone weakened to deep depression by October 29

Moving northwest inland

Heavy rainfall continues in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal

Recovery operations underway

Success Stories:

India's "zero casualty mission" largely successful

Early warning systems provided 4-5 days notice

Coordinated response from NDRF, SDRF, state governments

What You Should Do:

Prepare emergency kits before cyclone season

Know your nearest cyclone shelter location

Follow only official sources (IMD, NDMA) for weather information

Never venture out during the "eye" of a cyclone

 

💬 Share Your Cyclone Montha Experience

Were you affected by Cyclone Montha? Your story matters and can help others prepare for future cyclones.

We want to hear from you:

1. Were you in one of the affected areas? Share what you experienced during the cyclone - from evacuation to sheltering at home.

2. How did your local government and emergency services respond? Did you receive timely alerts? Were relief camps adequately stocked?

3. What safety measure worked best for you? Your practical tips could save lives in the next cyclone.

4. Do you have photos or videos showing the cyclone's impact? (Always stay safe - never risk your life for footage!)

5. What's one thing you wish you knew before Cyclone Montha hit? Help others learn from your experience.

6. Are you concerned about future cyclones in your area? What preparations are you making now?

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