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Cyclone ‘Montha’, named after a Thai word for a fragrant flower, is expected to intensify into a severe storm before landfall near Kakinada on October 28.

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu ordered hourly monitoring, relief camps, and Rs 3,000 aid per family, while PM Modi assured central assistance.

Odisha declared a red alert in eight southern districts, deploying 128 rescue teams and prioritising evacuation of vulnerable groups.

With Cyclone 'Montha' set to make landfall on October 28, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha went on the alert on Monday, prompting evacuations and post-landfall preparedness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised all possible support to AP.

Thai name 'Montha' means fragrant flower.

Cyclone 'Montha', which is expected to intensify into a severe c

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