Cyclone Montha intensifying; landfall likely near Kakinada on Tuesday

India Oct 26, 2025

Heads up—Cyclone Montha is brewing in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to get stronger through the weekend.
IMD says it'll turn into a deep depression by Sunday and a cyclonic storm by Monday, intensifying further into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday, with Hyderabad already seeing heavy downpours.

Prepare for heavy rain, possible urban flooding, power cuts

Montha is likely to make landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday evening, packing winds up to 110km/h.
The IMD has put out alerts for several states: an orange alert for Chennai and nearby districts on Monday, and a red alert for coastal Andhra Pradesh from Monday through Wednesday.
Expect heavy rain, possible urban flooding, power cuts, and crop damage—local officials are urging everyone in affected areas to stay safe and keep an eye on updates.