Cyclone Montha intensifies; landfall expected in Andhra on October 28

India Oct 26, 2025

Cyclone Montha is picking up strength over the Bay of Bengal and will likely turn into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, October 28, says the IMD.
Landfall is expected near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on October 28, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh—especially in districts like Kakinada, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur.

Fishermen warned to stay off sea

The cyclone could potentially cause flooding, power cuts, and travel disruptions across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal early next week.
Fishermen have been told to stay off the sea from October 26.
Local authorities are already on high alert to keep people safe and minimize damage.