Cyclone Montha Live Update: IMD Warns of Heavy Rains in Chennai, Hyderabad
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has escalated warnings as Cyclone Montha strengthens over the Bay of Bengal. Chennai and coastal Tamil Nadu are under an orange alert, while Hyderabad battles heavy downpours. Here’s the latest on the cyclone’s path, impacts, and official advisories.
Cyclone Montha’s Latest Position & Intensity
Per IMD’s 6:00 AM update:
– Location: 500 km southeast of Chennai
– Movement: Northwest at 12 km/h
– Intensity: Expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm within 24 hours, with winds of 100–110 km/h (gusts up to 120 km/h).
– Landfall: Predicted between Nellore (AP) and Machilipatnam by Thursday evening.
Orange Alert for Chennai; Hyderabad Flooding Reported
- Chennai & Tamil Nadu:
- Isolated extremely heavy rainfall (200+ mm) expected on Wednesday–Thursday.
- Low-lying areas face waterlogging risks; NDRF teams deployed.
- Hyderabad:
- Gachibowli, Secunderabad, and Kondapur inundated; TSDPS predicts 48 hours of intermittent heavy showers.
- GHMC urges caution near underpasses and open drains.
IMD’s Key Warnings
- Coastal Impact:
- Storm surge (1–1.5 m) may flood vulnerable zones.
- Fishermen warned against sea travel.
- Rainfall:
- Andhra-Tamil Nadu coasts: 20+ cm rainfall likely.
- Telangana & Odisha: Widespread showers.
- Winds:
- 70–80 km/h along coasts, escalating to 100+ km/h at landfall.
State Preparedness & Safety Measures
- Tamil Nadu: Emergency shelters active in Chennai, Tiruvallur.
- Andhra Pradesh: Evacuations underway in Nellore, Prakasam.
- Telangana: Monsoon emergency teams clearing waterlogging.
Resident Advisory:
✔ Track IMD alerts via mausam.imd.gov.in.
✔ Avoid travel; stock emergency supplies.
✔ Do not enter flooded roads.
Travel Disruptions
- Chennai Airport: Flight delays likely; airlines monitoring conditions.
- Roads/Rail: Rains may disrupt services in AP, Telangana.
IMD’s 5-Day Weather Outlook
- Day 1–2: Peak rainfall in Chennai, Hyderabad, AP coast.
- Day 3–4: Odisha, interior AP to see continued rains.
- Day 5: System weakens; scattered showers expected.
Stay tuned for live updates. #CycloneMontha #ChennaiRainAlert
