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Cyclone Montha Highlights: Cyclone Montha has begun making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rainfall, powerful winds reaching up to 100 kmph, and rough sea conditions. Authorities have imposed a vehicle curfew in vulnerable coastal areas to ensure public safety. Several districts are on high alert as evacuation efforts continue and disaster response teams remain on standby. The severe cyclonic storm had begun its landfall near Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
According to the India Meteorological Department, the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanan coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam.
A woman died at Makanagudem village in Konaseema district as an uprooted palmyra tree fell on her due to gales, a police official told PTI. Due to the impact of the cyclone, standing crops in as many as 38,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh were destroyed and also horticulture crops in 1.38 lakh hectares.
NDRF and SDRF teams are on the ground for rescue and relief work. The cyclone may also affect Odisha, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Track the cyclone’s live path, affected areas, and latest updates here.
The control rooms have been established at Chittoor (08572-242777, 9491077325), Nellore (0861-2331261, 7995576699), Kakinada (0884-2356801), Bapatla (0863-2234014), Guntur (0864-3220226), and YSR Kadapa (08562-246344).
Cyclone Montha is a strong storm formed in the Bay of Bengal in late October 2025. Though it started as a small weather system, later it developed into a severe cyclone, with the wind speeds of 100–110 kmph and gusts up to 120 kmph. This time, the name of this Cyclone was given by Thailand. ‘Montha’, literally means “fragrant flower” or “beautiful flower” in Thai. Thailand got this opportunity according to the Cyclone naming system managed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its regional partners.
The storm has brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high sea waves (up to 4.7 meters) to coastal areas. This prompted the evacuations of over 50,000 people in Andhra Pradesh. Not only Andhra the neighbouring states like Odisha, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have been alerted. The Cyclone is expected to cause flooding. Odisha witnessed a super cyclone in 1999.
Cyclone Montha is expected to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on the evening of October 28. It will likely make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada district, though some forecasts place it between Ongole and Kakinada. After hitting land, the cyclone will weaken but still bring heavy rain to areas like Vidarbha in Maharashtra on October 29. As of early October 28, the storm’s center was about 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam and moving north-northwest at 15 kmph. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh, with strong winds, thunderstorms, and rough seas already affecting the coast.
South Central Railway has cancelled several trains scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2025. The cancellations include services on key routes such as,
#watch | Odisha | Tourists return to Gopalpur beach after cyclone 'Montha' passes and the weather improvesA tourist from Kolkata says, "The Administration was very active and did not allow anyone to venture outside yesterday. All shops were also closed. Today, the weather is… pic.twitter.com/clfejxBhc9
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025
#watch | Amaravathi: Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu conducts an aerial survey of areas affected by Cyclone Montha.(Source: I&PR) pic.twitter.com/zza61YpYIK
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025
#watch | Telangana: Heavy rain occurred in Hyderabad, Telangana, due to the impact of Cyclone Mortha. pic.twitter.com/q2eaPMlEo6
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2025
Realised weather during past 24 hours ending at 0830 hours IST of today, the 29th October, 2025: ❖ Extremely heavy rainfall (≥21cm) has been recorded at isolated places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam. ❖ Heavy to very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) has been recorded at… pic.twitter.com/FeM9QDNhCL
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 29, 2025
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 29, 2025
बहु मौसम संबंधी चेतावनी मुख्यबिंदुचक्रवाती तूफ़ान “मोंथा” कमज़ोर होकर एक गहन अवदाब में बदल गया है और आज सुबह 0830 बजे IST पर तटीय आंध्र प्रदेश और उससे सटे तेलंगाना के ऊपर केंद्रित है।पूर्व-मध्य अरब सागर के ऊपर अवदाब बना हुआ है।उपरोक्त प्रणालियों के असर से, तेलंगाना में… pic.twitter.com/lizP1bK3zG
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 29, 2025
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a flash flood risk (FFR) warning on Wednesday (October 29, 2025) for 14 districts in Telangana. It issued a caution of a low to moderate risk of flash floods until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday (October 30, 2025).
National IMD Bulletin released on Wednesday warns regions including Adilabad, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Kamareddy, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Warangal, Jangaon, Yadadri Bhongir, Mahabubabad, Medak, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Peddapalli districts.
Severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' weakens over coastal Andhra, to maintain intensity during next 6 hours: IMDRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/TVFyMXNZYS#imd #cyclonemontha #deepdepression #andhrapradesh pic.twitter.com/wmiXrbTZna
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) October 29, 2025
Cyclone Montha LIVE: Cyclone Montha has crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast. After moving inland, it has become weaker and turned into a cyclonic storm.
Cyclone Montha Highlights: Cyclone Makes Landfall in Andhra- 100 kmph Winds Lash Coast, Vehicle Curfew Imposed — Live Updates
The landfall process will continue for next 2 hours. It is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during next 2 hours as a Severe CyclonicStorm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the IMD stated.
The #landfall #process continues and the landfall process will continue for next #2hours.It is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during next 2 hours as a #severe #cyclonicstorm… pic.twitter.com/YNS9ypzekS
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner's office to review the situation ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Montha.
#watch | Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the control room at the Special Relief Commissioner's office to review the situation ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Montha. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and other senior officials… pic.twitter.com/MeiX5iA7dz
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
Cyclone Montha: The landfall process of the severe cyclonic storm Montha has commenced on Tuesday and is expected to continue over the next few hours. The India Meteorological Department confirmed the development, stating that the storm will soon cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada.
Severe cyclonic storm "Montha" to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the next few hours with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.
#watch | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: Severe cyclonic storm "Montha" to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the next few hours with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. pic.twitter.com/UExVonIHAm
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
Landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has commenced as the storm will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada in the next three to four hours, the India Meteorological Department said.
Chilika Lake becomes turbulent in Khordha district due to weather changes caused by Cyclone Montha.
#watch | Khordha, Odisha: Chilika Lake becomes turbulent in Khordha district due to weather changes caused by Cyclone Montha. pic.twitter.com/MplFI0ax0G
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
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 next 3-4 hours: IMD.
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… pic.twitter.com/vI3p2q1dfb
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
High alert in Odisha amid cyclone ‘Montha’, Odisha Minister for Revenue & Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari said, "We have been having meetings with various officials...Today the Chief Minister also chaired a meeting in this regard...All types of facilities will be made available for persons who will be evacuated during heavy rain...We are ready to face any situation."
#watch | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | High alert in Odisha amid cyclone ‘Montha’, Odisha Minister for Revenue & Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari says, "We have been having meetings with various officials...Today the Chief Minister also chaired a meeting in this regard...All types of… pic.twitter.com/e9bQ7kwoZM
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
According to the IMD, Severe cyclonic storms carry immense destructive power. Strong winds, torrential rains, and storm surges can uproot lives in moments. But with timely action, we can protect what matters most. All citizens in vulnerable areas should stay informed through IMD official alerts, follow evacuation advisories, secure property, and avoid coastal zones during warnings.Together, let’s turn awareness into preparedness. Stay alert. Stay safe.
Damage potential of severe cyclonic storm and suggested actions.Severe cyclonic storms carry immense destructive power. Strong winds, torrential rains, and storm surges can uproot lives in moments. But with timely action, we can protect what matters most.All citizens in… pic.twitter.com/Ry241D5myC
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025
The Deputy Director of the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre (IMD) says that Cyclone Montha is going to make landfall on the Kakinada coast. The IMD has issued a 10th number red warning for the Kakinada port. For the remaining ports, such as Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram, and Machilipatnam, a 9th number warning has been issued.
#watch | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: The Deputy Director of the Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre (IMD) says that Cyclone Montha is going to make landfall on the Kakinada coast. The IMD has issued a 10th number red warning for the Kakinada port. For the remaining ports, such as… pic.twitter.com/lImOEVzfIK
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Montha” over westcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during evening/night of today, the 28th October with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.
Cyclone Alert !The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Montha” over westcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during evening/night of today, the 28th October with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph… pic.twitter.com/s0wJ7hjoRi
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025
Visuals from Kakinada-Uppada Beach Road as the sea turns turbulent due to the impact of Cyclone Montha.Cyclone Montha is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the evening/night today.
#watch | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: Visuals from Kakinada-Uppada Beach Road as the sea turns turbulent due to the impact of Cyclone Montha.Cyclone Montha is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the… pic.twitter.com/AGtQBR2roo
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
On state’s preparedness for the impending cyclone 'Montha', Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "...the eight districts of South Odisha - Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur - are likely to be the most affected. The state government is fully prepared to deal with this situation. As always, our goal is zero casualties. To evacuate people, we have prepared 2,040 cyclone and flood-affected sites. So far, we have evacuated 11,396 people. We are monitoring the situation and are preparing to evacuate more than 30,000 people...We have deployed a total of 30 ODRF, 123 fire brigades, and five NDRF teams. We have also kept more teams on alert..."
#watch | Bhubaneswar: On state’s preparedness for the impending cyclone 'Montha', Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi says, "...the eight districts of South Odisha - Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur - are likely to be the most… pic.twitter.com/MPoDMceLzS
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
On Cyclone 'Montha', Jagannath Kumar, Officer, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre says, "...It has now intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It is currently about 240 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 160 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 320 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam and 530 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha. It will continue to move north-northwest and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam this evening/night as a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 9200 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph..."
#watch | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: On Cyclone 'Montha', Jagannath Kumar, Officer, Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre says, "...It has now intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. It is currently about 240 km south-southeast of Kakinada,… pic.twitter.com/pyPEvjD2Lr
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
IMD sharing update on Cyclone Montha, said, "SCS Montha moved north-northwestwards and at 1330 hrs IST of 28thOct, it lay about 100 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 180km south-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 270 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 500 km south-southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha). To cross Andhra Pradesh coast around Kakinada during evening/night of today, 28th October as SCS with maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.
HOURLY UPDATE BASED ON 1330 HOURS IST OF 28TH OCTOBER 2025 FOR SCS “MONTHA” SCS Montha moved north-northwestwards and at 1330 hrs IST of 28thOct, it lay about 100 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 180km south-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 270 km south-southwest of… pic.twitter.com/l7WXsMck7d
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 45 teams of rescuers for relief and rescue operations in view of cyclone Montha's landfall in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu are experiencing heavy rainfall.
Out of the 45 NDRF teams, 25 have already been sent to different states, while the remaining teams are on standby.
Ten teams are in Andhra Pradesh, six in Odisha, three each in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, two in Chhattisgarh, and one in Puducherry.
Twenty more teams are ready to move if needed. Each team has boats, cutting tools, communication devices, and other rescue equipment to help with evacuation, relief, and repair work.
Helplines for Control Rooms across Andhra Pradesh
The control rooms have been established at Chittoor (08572-242777, 9491077325), Nellore (0861-2331261, 7995576699), Kakinada (0884-2356801), Bapatla (0863-2234014), Guntur (0864-3220226), and YSR Kadapa (08562-246344).
District Administration has restricted people from going to the beach
#watch | Ganjam, Odisha: Sea turns turbulent at Gopalpur Port due to the impact of cyclone Montha. District Administration has restricted people from going to the beach. pic.twitter.com/tnKn05s5Es
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
Cyclone Montha: Heavy rain battered several parts of southern Odisha on Tuesday as Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, according to the IMD issues Red, Orange, and Yellow Alerts.
Red Alert - Forecasts extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm
Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam
Orange Alert
Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Khurda, Puri, and Bargarh
Yellow Alert
Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, and Sundargarh districts.
Cyclone Montha LIVE: Several IndiGo and Air India Express flights have been cancelled. A Delhi–Visakhapatnam IndiGo flight was diverted to Bhubaneswar earlier on Monday due to adverse weather. The Vijayawada Airport has also suspended multiple flight operations which was scheduled for Today. Meanwhile, the East Coast Railway has diverted and short-terminated several trains operating in the Waltair region as a precautionary measure.
Cyclone Montha LIVE: In view of the impending ‘Montha’ cyclone, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has gone on high alert and issued a series of precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety and uninterrupted essential services.
#watch | Odisha: Chilika Lake in Khordha district turns rough as an impact of Cyclone Montha. pic.twitter.com/LdE0hU2huk
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
South Central Railway has cancelled several trains scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2025. The cancellations include services on key routes such as,
Vijayawada–Bhimavaram
Machilipatnam–Vijayawada
Rajahmundry–Visakhapatnam
Chennai Central–Visakhapatnam
Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam
Cyclone Montha LIVE: The South Central Railway (SCR) on Monday announced the cancellation of several train services in view of the approaching Cyclone Montha, which is expected to make landfall near Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada, on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
The cyclone is expected to affect coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha
Heavy rain, strong winds seen in Andhra's coastal districts, landslides also feared
6 flights between Vizag and Chennai Cancelled
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