Cyclone Montha Impact on Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rains and strong winds will continue to spread battering and havoc all over the coastal areas. Monsoon rains are predicted to continue until October 29 in several districts. IMD has named it severe cyclonic storm.
The area to be badly affected, according to prophecy, is between Kakinada, Konaseema, and Krishna, East and West Godavari. And Visakhapatnam, where wind speeds were expected to increase to 100-120 km/h on October 28-29. Torrential rains are likely, and storm surges accompanying these winds are likely to rise as high as 1.5 meters. Local authorities have opened over 400 relief camps, evacuated thousands from low-lying villages. And announced an indefinite school closure to 30th October, just to enhance all safety measures.
Rain and flooding risks throughout the state:
Guntur, Nellore, Prakasam, and Anantapur districts will experience heavy downpour as Montha moves further in-land during October 29 and 30. The IMD has also issued a red alert for extremely heavy rain in the coastal belt and an orange one for the inland districts. Power interruptions and localized flooding are likely across the region but more intense concerning inundation levels in the delta locality.
Ready to Meet the Government Response
Each rescue team, boat, and emergency personnel have been stationed in vulnerable areas by APSDMA. Fishermen have been strictly warned not to put out to sea till October 31, because conditions will still remain unsafe, even after landfall. Therefore, the government will put the food supplies, medical kits, and communication backup in place in all the cyclone shelters.
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Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall in the regions of Kakinada or Machilipatnam by October 28 and continue to have an impact until October 30. People in coastal Andhra Pradesh should prepare for high winds, flash floods, and possible surges at the sea. And it is advised for them not to leave their homes but to heed instruction from local authorities about their safety until this weather clears.
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Cyclone Montha Impact: These States on Alert from Tomorrow as Storm Nears
