Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Andhra Pradesh on High Alert as Storm Intensifies
Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Montha as the severe storm rapidly intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. A red alert has been issued for coastal districts, with the Indian Army and disaster response teams on standby.
Cyclone Montha: Current Status & IMD Forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports Cyclone Montha is now 400 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, packing winds of 110-120 kmph (gusting up to 140 kmph). Landfall is expected within 48 hours between Kakinada and Nellore, bringing:
– Extreme rainfall (up to 250 mm)
– Storm surges (2-3 meters)
– Widespread flooding & infrastructure damage
Key Alerts:
✅ Red Alert: Coastal Andhra (Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Godavari districts)
✅ Orange Alert: Odisha & Tamil Nadu coasts
⚠️ Fishermen warned: No fishing until further notice
Evacuations & Disaster Preparedness
Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered:
– 50,000+ evacuations from low-lying areas
– 25 NDRF/SDRF teams deployed
– Army & Navy on standby for rescue ops
– Flights & trains suspended in high-risk zones
Potential Impact & Safety Measures
Cyclone Montha may cause:
– Coastal inundation (2-3m waves)
– Power outages, road blockages
– Mobile network disruptions
Residents advised to:
✔ Stay indoors
✔ Prepare emergency kits (food, water, medicines)
✔ Follow IMD (@Indiametdept) & NDMA for updates
Live Updates (Latest First)
- 2:15 PM: Visakhapatnam Port halts operations.
- 1:30 PM: NDRF teams reach East Godavari.
- 12:00 PM: IMD upgrades Montha to “Severe Cyclonic Storm.”
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