Cyclone ‘Montha’ made landfall on the Andhra coast near Narsapur, bringing heavy rains and winds up to 105 kmph. Power outages, flooding, and crop damage were reported as Chief Minister Naidu directed officials to intensify relief and restoration efforts.

Amaravati: Severe cyclonic storm ‘Montha’ crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam close to Narsapur during midnight, triggering heavy rains with strong winds, uprooting trees and disrupting electricity supply.

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the cyclone crossed the coast between 11.30 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. The rear sector of the cyclone entered the land early Wednesday morning.

APSDMA said in a weather update at 6.30 a.m. on Wednesday that ‘Montha’ mov

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