Cyclone Montha made landfall on the eastern coast Tuesday night, bringing winds that exceeded 100km per hour. The storm hit Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada around 7 pm. The impact included heavy rain, snapped power lines, and waves up to 10 feet high. Sadly, the cyclone has already caused at least one death and left two people with serious injuries.

The storm's effects were also felt in Odisha, where normal life was disrupted across 15 districts. The Met Department predicts light to moderate rainfall for most of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in some areas until October 29.

IMD prediction

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' has weakened into a Cyclonic S

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