Severe Cyclone Montha made landfall late Tuesday night near Narasapur, south of Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam along the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process began around 11:30 pm and continued for nearly five hours, concluding at 4:30 am on Wednesday.

During the landfall, wind speeds ranged between 90–100 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 110 kmph. The cyclone brought torrential rain and strong winds, lashing several coastal districts including Machilipatnam, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Bapatla, Kavali, Ulavapadu, and Nellore. Rough sea conditions prevailed, with high tidal waves breaching coastal areas in multiple locations.

IMD officials confirmed that Cyclone Montha crossed the coast south of Kakinada, differin

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