A deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Montha, the first cyclone of the year that is likely to make landfall on the Indian mainland. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the storm is rapidly strengthening and may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday before making landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast. (Image: ANI)
According to IMD forecasts, Cyclone Montha will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, gusty winds and squall conditions along the east coast. This system, formed on October 26, will hit between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on October 28. The storm is likely to affect parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. (Image: PTI)
In Andhra Pradesh, authorities have announced closure of schools in several districts as a safety measure. Schools, colleges and other educational institutions in Kakinada, East Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru and West Godavari will remain closed between October 27 and 31. The district administration has urged residents to stay indoors and avoid coastal areas during heavy rains. (Symbolic Image/Getty)
The Odisha government has announced a two-day holiday for schools, colleges and other educational institutions in some coastal districts. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers and staff. Disaster response teams have been deployed in sensitive areas, and residents have been advised to follow local safety instructions. (AI generated image)
In Tamil Nadu, several districts, including parts of the Chennai metropolitan area, have announced school closures due to the cyclone. Local authorities have announced temporary holidays for schools and some colleges, especially in low-lying and coastal areas. The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall on October 27 and 28 as the storm moves northwards. (Symbolic Image/Getty)
All three states – Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu – are on high alert as Cyclone Montha approaches. Disaster management teams have been deployed and fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea. Officials have urged residents of coastal and low-lying areas to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during the peak of the storm. (Image: PTI)
