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This special report covers the impact of Cyclone Montha, which made landfall on India's East Coast with wind speeds up to 110 km/hr, severely affecting Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The 'devastating effect of Cyclone Mortha in Machilipattam where the landfall had taken place' is highlighted in a ground report from the worst-hit state, Andhra Pradesh. The storm has triggered a massive response from the NDRF, which has deployed teams for rescue and relief operations amidst threats of flash floods. While damage in neighboring Odisha is reported as minimal, consisting mainly of uprooted trees, the state remains on high alert. The cyclone has also caused significant disruption to travel, with numerous flight and train cancellations across the region. After-effects, including heavy rain, are anticipated in several other states, including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
