cyclone montha weather forecast
Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28 morning, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to several states in India. Here's a breakdown of the forecast¹ ² ³:
- *Landfall*: Cyclone Montha is likely to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on October 28 evening or night.
- *Wind Speed*: Maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph, are expected during landfall.
- *Affected States*:
- *Andhra Pradesh*: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several districts, including Kakinada, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Nellore. Red alerts have been issued for 7 districts and orange alerts for 16 districts.
- *Odisha*: Heavy rainfall expected on October 28-29, with extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Red alerts have been issued for 8 districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, and Ganjam.
- *Tamil Nadu*: Heavy rainfall expected in northern coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, and Ranipet. Orange alerts have been issued for these districts.
- *West Bengal*: Light to moderate rainfall expected in some south Bengal districts, including Kolkata, South 24 Parganas, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Howrah, Jhargram, Purulia, Bankura, and Hooghly.
- *Telangana*: Heavy rainfall expected in East Telangana districts on October 28-29, potentially causing flash floods.
- *Precautions*: Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea along and off the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to remain cautious and follow official warnings.⁴
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