Cyclone Montha Live: Flights, Trains Halted; Red Alert Issued for Odisha, Andhra

Coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert as Cyclone Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of 120 kmph winds, heavy rain, and tidal waves, prompting mass evacuations and transport cancellations.

Cyclone Montha Latest Status (Live Updates)

As of 10:00 AM, Thursday:
– Location: 200 km southeast of Vishakhapatnam, moving NW at 15 kmph.
– Landfall Expected: Between Kakinada (AP) and Gopalpur (Odisha) by evening.
– Severity: Classified as a “Severe Cyclonic Storm” with 110-120 kmph winds.

IMD Alerts Issued

• 🚨 Red Alert: Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Odisha (extreme danger)
• 🟠 Orange Alert: West Bengal
• ⚠️ Yellow Alert: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand

Travel Disruptions: Flights & Trains Cancelled

✈️ Flight Cancellations

• Vishakhapatnam Airport: 12 flights suspended.
• Bhubaneswar Airport: 8 flights grounded; delays likely.
• Airlines (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet) urge passengers to check statuses.

🚆 Train Cancellations & Diversions

• 23 trains cancelled on Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam route.
• 15 Odisha-bound trains diverted.
• Helpline Numbers: 139 (Railways), 1077 (State Emergency).

Coastal Warnings: 5-Meter Waves, Fishermen Alert

• INCOIS warns of 3-5 meter high waves along AP-Odisha coasts.
• Fishing banned, Coast Guard deploys rescue teams.

Odisha & Andhra Preparedness

Odisha

• 50,000 evacuated from low-lying areas (Puri, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur).
• 500 cyclone shelters activated with food/medical supplies.

Andhra Pradesh

• High alert in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Srikakulam.
• NDRF teams stationed; helplines (1070, 1077) operational.

Safety Tips for Residents

✅ Avoid coastal areas.
✅ Stock essentials (water, medicines, flashlights).
✅ Follow IMD/state govt. updates for real-time alerts.

📢 Live Tracking: Monitor Cyclone Montha’s path on IMD’s website or #CycloneMonthaUpdates.

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