Cyclone Montha LIVE Updates: Over 35 Flights Cancelled in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Heavy Rains Lash Coastal Regions

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha continues to move towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds across several parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on Tuesday evening or night.

To mitigate the impact, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has pre-deployed 25 teams across the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Puducherry. Authorities have issued red alerts for multiple regions and urged residents to remain indoors.

🔴 Latest Cyclone Montha Updates

🕖 7:03 PM | Strong Winds Lash Chilakalapudi Village

Cyclone Montha has begun lashing Chilakalapudi village near Machilipatnam with strong gusty winds as it nears landfall. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas.

🕕 6:49 PM | Railway Preparedness Reviewed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the railway's preparedness for Cyclone Montha. According to an official statement, all divisions have activated war rooms and are readying machinery and manpower in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Guntur to ensure minimal disruption in train operations.

🕕 6:31 PM | “Government Fully Prepared,” Says Kakinada MP

Kakinada MP Tangella, speaking from Uppada, said, “Our government is fully prepared to face this cyclone. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan have been monitoring the situation closely for the last two days.”

🕕 6:14 PM | Cyclone Montha’s Position Update

At 4:30 PM IST, IMD reported that the storm was located 50 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 130 km south of Kakinada, 230 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 470 km southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha). The system is expected to strengthen further before landfall.

🕔 5:44 PM | Over 35 Flights Cancelled in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

More than 35 flights between Hyderabad (Shamshabad) and airports in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Rajahmundry have been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

This includes 30 IndiGo, two Air India, and five Air India Express flights as Cyclone Montha nears the Andhra coast around Kakinada, ANI reported.

🕔 5:30 PM | 800+ Relief Centres Set Up in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has set up over 800 relief centres and shifted pregnant women to hospitals as a precautionary measure. Disaster management teams are on standby across coastal regions.

🕓 4:37 PM | Woman Dies in Konaseema District

Tragedy struck Makanagudem village in Konaseema district, where a woman was killed after a tree was uprooted by strong winds and fell on her, police officials confirmed to PTI.

🕓 4:28 PM | Rajasthan Sees Heavy Rainfall, Bundi Records 130 mm in 24 Hours

While the cyclone impacts the east coast, parts of southern and eastern Rajasthan also witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Nainwa (Bundi district) recorded 130 mm rainfall, while Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, and Jaipur may receive moderate to heavy showers today.

🕓 4:15 PM | Odisha Minister: Centre Has Assured Help

Odisha Minister Suresh Pujari said the central government has assured full assistance to the state as it braces for Cyclone Montha’s effects. The state administration has activated disaster management teams in vulnerable coastal areas.

🕒 3:58 PM | IMD Confirms Cyclone Montha’s Intensification

The IMD said the storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 15 kmph, intensifying into a Severe Cyclonic Storm.

At 5:30 AM, it was located 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada, and 550 km south-southwest of Gopalpur (Odisha).

🕒 3:41 PM | Odisha Opens Over 2,000 Cyclone Shelters

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that over 2,000 disaster relief centres have been opened across eight southern districts. The CM said his government is “fully prepared” to face the challenges posed by Cyclone Montha.

⚠️ Key Highlights:

Landfall Expected: Between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada tonight

Wind Speed: 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph

NDRF Deployment: 25 teams across five states

Flights Cancelled: Over 35 (IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express)

Relief Centres: 800+ in Andhra Pradesh, 2,000+ in Odisha

Fatalities: 1 death reported in Konaseema