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Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert as Cyclone Montha churns in the Bay of Bengal. The storm is gaining strength and is expected to hit the coastal states late Tuesday with winds of 90-110 kmph. Late Sunday, Montha was about 830 km from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and 930 km from Gopalpur in Odisha. (PTI Photo) A low-pressure area in the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked system, which is predicted to become the cyclonic storm “Montha.” Meteorologists warn it could further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to the affected areas. (PTI Photo) Authorities in both states are taking measures to minimise damage and ensure safety. Emergency plans are being activated, and people in vulnerable areas are being moved to safer locations. Relief teams and resources are on standby. (PTI Photo) The Board of Intermediate Education on Sunday announced that, in view of the approaching Cyclone Montha and to ensure student safety, district Collectors in Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, and YSR Kadapa have declared holidays from October 27 to October 31 for all government, aided, and private junior colleges in their districts. (Representational Image/Getty) In Odisha, all schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges in Gajapati district will remain closed until October 30. Eight southern districts — Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur — have been placed in the Red Zone due to the threat from Cyclone Montha. All 30 districts have been asked to stay prepared in case the cyclone changes course.(Representational Image/Getty) The Andhra Pradesh government has outlined a relief and essential supply plan ahead of the cyclone. The Meteorological Department predicts the storm will cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada on the evening of October 28, making preparedness crucial for both states. (PTI Photo)
