| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Cyclone Name | Cyclone Montha |
| Origin | Developed from a low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal. |
| Formation Stages | 1. Low-pressure system formed. 2. Deep depression developed. 3. Strengthened into Cyclone Montha. 4. Predicted to intensify into Severe Cyclonic Storm. |
| Name Meaning | Suggested by Thailand; translates to "a fragrant flower" or "beautiful flower." |
| Predicted Landfall | Expected near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 28, 2025. |
| Wind Speeds | 90-100 km/h, gusting up to 110 km/h at landfall. |
| Impact Zones | High-risk areas: Andhra Pradesh (Kakinada, East and West Godavari, Konaseema, Krishna, Eluru, Bapatla, Prakasam, Nellore, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli), Odisha (southern districts), Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (Yanam), West Bengal, Chhattisgarh. |
| Government Alerts | Red and Orange Alerts issued for coastal states. NDRF and SDRF teams deployed. Mass evacuations, securing of ports, and emergency shelters in place. |
| Expected Impact | Heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, strong winds, storm surge, transport disruption, agricultural damage. |
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