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Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Schools on Alert in Chennai
27 Oct
Summary
- Cyclone Montha intensifying, set to make landfall near Kakinada
- Heavy rain, strong winds expected in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
- Authorities monitoring situation, may declare school holiday in Chennai
As of October 27, 2025, the deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified and is likely to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 28. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected that Cyclone Montha will make landfall near Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, in Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching 90-100 km/h and gusts up to 110 km/h.
The outer effects of the cyclone are already being felt in Chennai, with the city experiencing cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and rising wind speeds. The IMD has warned that rainfall may become heavy to very heavy in parts of north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry through the day. Authorities in the region have placed NDRF and SDRF teams on standby to respond to emergencies.
As of now, the Tamil Nadu government has not announced a school holiday for October 27. However, the decision will depend on how the rain in Chennai develops over the next few hours. District administrations in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet are closely monitoring the rainfall intensity and wind conditions. If the weather in Chennai worsens, authorities may declare a school holiday on October 28 to ensure the safety of students.
