Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu put the entire administrative machinery on high alert on Sunday (October 26, 2025) as the India Meteorological Department issued red and orange alerts for 23 of the State’s 26 districts for Monday (October 27) in view of cyclonic storm ‘Montha’.

During a teleconference with senior officials, Mr. Naidu reviewed the preparedness of all the departments. Mr. Naidu instructed the officials to ensure there was no disruption to power supply, telecom connectivity, or drinking water systems.

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The IMD said that the deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning (October 27). Thereafter, it was likely to intensify into a severe c

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