Cyclone Montha Live Tracker: Cyclone Montha, which was earlier intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, has now weakened into a cyclonic storm over coastal Andhra Pradesh, according to the latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) update. In the past six hours, it moved northwest at a speed of about 10 kmph and was centered at 2:30 am today (October 29, 2025) near latitude 16.5°N and longitude 81.5°E. The storm was located about 20 km west-northwest of Narsapur, 50 km northeast of Machilipatnam, 90 km west-southwest of Kakinada, 230 km southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 470 km southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha.
It is expected to continue moving northwest across coastal Andhra Pradesh and maintain its strength for around six hours before weakening into a deep depression later. According to the latest observations, the rear part of the storm has already moved inland. The system is being closely tracked by Doppler Weather Radars in Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam, along with data from coastal observatories, automatic weather stations, ships, buoys, and satellites.
‘No major impact in Odisha,’ says CM Majhi
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that the state was largely spared from major damage after Cyclone Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast around 7 pm. While the storm brought strong winds, Odisha escaped serious impact, though precautionary measures continued across the state. After reviewing the situation at the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) control room, Majhi said only minor incidents of landslides and uprooted trees were reported in a few places. He noted that the damage was much less than expected and expressed gratitude that the state had avoided a major disaster.
Majhi also said that the rainfall was lower than forecast. Gajapati and Ganjam districts recorded around 115 mm of rain each, compared to the earlier prediction of over 200 mm. Even Malkangiri district, which lies close to where the cyclone hit in Andhra Pradesh, did not see heavy rainfall. He further informed that 17,817 people had been safely evacuated to more than 2,000 cyclone shelters, against the initial plan to move around 32,000 people. The biggest relief, he said, was that there were no reports of casualties.
Where did Cyclone Montha make landfall?
The IMD said that the cyclone began making landfall around 7 pm on Tuesday. It added that the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanan coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada.
In an update posted on X, the IMD said, “Latest observations indicate that the Landfall process has commenced. The landfall process will continue for the next 3-4 hours.” The department added, “It will continue to move north-northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the next 3-4 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.”
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Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: PM Modi dials Andhra CM
PM Narendra Modi has dialled Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Cyclone Montha landfall and reviewed the state’s preparedness.
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Check district-wise updates
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Check district-wise updates
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: IMD Goa’s fresh update on weather
IMD has released fresh weather update for Goa.
Weather Forecasts & Weather Warnings issued by IMD GOA on 27.10.2025 pic.twitter.com/TdysK2SSMx
— IMDGoa (@GoaImd) October 27, 2025
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, says IMD
IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu.
Weather officials said that heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong surface winds are expected in Chennai and three other districts on Monday, while cyclonic storm Montha is expected to lay centred at around 2.30 pm at about 600 km east-southeast of Chennai, weather officials said.
Apart from Chennai, heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Ranipet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram and heavy rainfall is expected in Villupuram and Chengalpattu.
Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Schools closed in 11 Andhra Pradesh districts
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has announced the closure of all educational institutions in several districts from October 27 to October 31.
Educational institutions in the following 11 districts have been ordered to suspend classes:
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Tourists asked to clear beaches in Odisha
The Puri district administration has restricted tourist entry to sea beaches on October 27, 28, and 29.
Authorities have urged visitors to avoid venturing into the sea as high tides and strong winds are expected to intensify over the next 48 hours. “The safety of visitors is our top priority. We request all tourists to comply with the beach restrictions until the situation normalises,” an official said.
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Puducherry on orange alert
As Puducherry is on orange alert, dark clouds can be seen over the Union Territory.
#watch | Dark clouds over Puducherry as a result of cyclonic storm named ‘Montha’ over the Bay of Bengal
— ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2025
The cyclonic storm is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday evening or night, potentially bringing strong winds and heavy rain to coastal areas of Tamil Nadu… pic.twitter.com/GPo6L6J6IZ
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Andhra on red alert, several states on orange
Andhra Pradesh is on red alert as Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall there. In addition to this, several states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat are on orange alert.
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Montha expected to make landfall in Andhra
Andhra Pradesh is on red alert as Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall in the state.
It will make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on the evening or night of October 28, IMD said.
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Montha to intensify into severe cyclonic storm, depression over Arabian Sea
Met Department’s latest update
(A) #cyclonic #storm “#montha” [Pronunciation : Mon-Tha] over Southwest & adjoining areas of Westcentral and southeast Bay of Bengal
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 27, 2025
The Cyclonic Storm “Montha” [Pronunciation : Mon-Tha] over Southwest & adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 15… pic.twitter.com/PjFekewXvx
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Cyclonic storm to intensify by October 28 morning
“It is likely to continue to move northwestwards over southwest and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal during the next 12 hours and then north-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28 morning,” said an official release from the Met Department.
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Telangana on red alert
Several districts of Telangana are on red alert in Layashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad districts of Telangana.
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Tamil Nadu on orange alert
The Met Department has issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu.
Nowcast pic.twitter.com/Sd466YUlck
— IMD-Tamilnadu Weather (@ChennaiRmc) October 27, 2025
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Odisha govt ensures full preparedness
Odisha Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari confirmed that the state is fully prepared for the approaching Cyclone Montha.
“The Odisha government has prepared extensively for the impending cyclone, which is currently 930 kilometres away from the Odisha coast and moving towards the west and northwest. Eight districts of the state have been identified as highly vulnerable… We reviewed readiness with officials, identifying vulnerable points, and alerting relevant departments such as energy, PR, RD, health, and agriculture… Cyclone centres, relief centres, and plot centres are ready… The water resources department has started releasing water from reservoirs,” Pujari said. (ANI)
Cyclone Montha LIVE updates: Andhra prepares action plan for relief
Andhra Minister N Manohar said the action plan before Cyclone Montha covers stock positioning of Public Distribution System (PDS) commodities, fuel inventory management, food supply to relief shelters and post-cyclone relief distribution.
“The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared an action taken report detailing the pre-cyclone preparedness measures for Cyclone Montha, ensuring readiness before landfall,” Manohar said in an official release late on Saturday.
The supply of food grains to all fair price shops in coastal areas shall be completed by October 26 and sufficient stock is already placed at Mandal Level Stock Points, he said.
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