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Cyclonic Storm Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by 28 October, prompting alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and South Odisha.

Cyclone Montha is predicted to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on 28 October, with wind speeds potentially reaching 110 kmph.

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha from 27 to 29 October, with some areas expecting over 20 cm of rain.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the coasts of Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and adjoining South Odisha as Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ intensifies over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. The weather agency cautioned that the system is expected to strengthen further into

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