What is the current status of Cyclone Montha?

Cyclone Montha has intensified and is likely to become a severe cyclonic storm by October 28, with the potential to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

How will Cyclone Montha affect Chennai?

The outer effects of Cyclone Montha are already being felt in Chennai, with the city experiencing cloudy skies, intermittent showers, and rising wind speeds. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and may declare a school holiday on October 28 if the weather worsens.

What precautions are authorities taking in response to Cyclone Montha?

Authorities in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have placed NDRF and SDRF teams on standby to respond to emergencies. Fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea from October 26-29 due to rough conditions along the coast.

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Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Schools on Alert in Chennai

27 Oct

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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

Cyclone Montha Nears Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Schools on Alert 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.