Chennai: A fresh low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal, setting the stage for a potential cyclonic storm named ‘Montha’ that is expected to make landfall early next week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has responded by issuing an Orange Alert for Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet districts on Monday, October 27, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

The system, which formed this morning, is currently tracking west-northwestwards and is expected to concentrate into a depression by October 26 before intensifying into a cyclonic storm. The name ‘Montha’ was suggested by Thailand, means “fragrant flower” or “beautiful flower” in the Thai language. The name is part of the naming system for tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region.

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