Kakinada Civic Body Steps Up Tax Collection Drive
Addressing a meeting with resource persons of self-help groups and community organisers, he said the target was to collect all pending tax arrears by the end of March: Reports
Passengers Seek Extension Of Kakinada Passenger Train
Passengers are requesting that Railway officials extend the train up to Narsapur in West Godavari, which will serve a larger number of passengers on a daily basis.
AP Releases 633.19 crore For Post-metric Scholarships For 202425
The State government has also released an additional 105 crore to clear pending bills of the Kakinada Smart City Corporation.
Hyderabad techie turned burglar arrested in Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad: A 26-year-old IT professional from Andhra Pradesh was arrested on February 7, in connection with 26 cases of house break-in in Vizag. The accused was identified as Achchi Mahesh Reddy, who is a native of Kakinada and was employed at an IT firm in Hyderabad. The police said that Reddy was living in Hyderabad Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The State government is yet to take a final call on the airport proposed earlier in Kakinada and Tuni, said Mr. Rammohan Naidu
Techie-Turned-Thief Wanted In 26 Break-In Cases Held In Vizag
The accused, Achhi Mahesh Reddy alias Sunny, 27, a former software engineer from Kakinada, was arrested near Gajuwaka on Friday after months of investigation spanning Gajuwaka, Arilova, Malkapuram, Pendurthi and Duvvada police limits: City police commissioner Sankhabrata Bagchi
SCR to operate special trains between Kakinada Town and Hisar
Hyderabad to Kakinada: A 48-hour travel guide to Coastal Andhra
Because of its proximity to Andhra Pradesh, Vizag has always been the go-to destination for Hyderabadis looking for a quick coastal holiday. But for those willing to venture a little further, Kakinada offers a quieter, less explored slice of the coast. With its beautiful beaches, Dutch legacy and fusion cuisine, it makes a perfect 48-hour Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Govt Jobs Promised To Kin Of Slain TD Workers: Lokesh
Addressing party workers at Kakinada Rural mandal, Lokesh said the Assembly had already approved the policy and steps would be taken to give it statutory backing: Reports
One Kendriya Vidyalaya girl student dies, four students injured in road mishap in Kakinada
The incident occurred while a group of Kendriya Vidyalaya students were on their way to school in the morning
1 Dead In Head-On Collision Between 2 Lorries In Andhra Pradesh
One person died on Tuesday in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district in a head-on collision between two lorries.
West Bengal driver burnt alive in road mishap in Kakinada district
Eastern discom launches CPC to fast track services, curb graft
This South Indias first centre and is adopted from the Gujarat model; applications which previously took nearly a month to process are slashed to just 24 hours; majority of approvals reported from Eluru, West Godavari, Kakinada, and Konaseema districts
Chemical Waste Tanker Retrieved From Canal In Kakinada District
The 60-tonne tanker, which was carrying chemical waste from Guntur to pharmaceutical units in Anakapalli, overturned into the canal in the early hours of January 21 near A.V. Nagaram village.
Indian Coast Guards Bike Rally to Mark 50th Raising Day Reaches Chennai from Tuticorin, Vizag
The route passed through key coastal spots including Kakinada, Vijayawada, Nizampatnam, Krishnapatnam, Mandapam, Karaikal and Puducherry, with 50 coast guard riders participating under Coast Guard Region (East), Chennai
Naidu Reviews Godavari Pushkaram Works
Naidu reviewed the arrangements to be made for organizing pushkaram in half a dozen districts covering Polavaram, Eluru, East Godavari, West Godavari, Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema and Kakinada where River Godavari flows
National Flag Unfurled on Hope Island off Kakinada
About 80 families, depending on fishing, reside on Hope Island. Last year, local marine and revenue officials hoisted the Tricolour on the island.
Lokesh invites Japans renewable energy major to invest in green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh
Industrial hubs such as Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam enable integration of renewable energy, LNG infrastructure, low-carbon ammonia facilities, the HRD Minister informs Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair of JERA, at the WEF in Davos
Police Continues Camping In Allipudi After TD Leaders Killing
Another TD leader injured in the attack is undergoing treatment at a private hospital at Kakinada: Reports
Andhra Pradesh: Woman cop directs traffic on highway with child in arms
Hyderabad: A woman police constable in Andhra Pradesh directed traffic on the Kakinada-Samarlakota road while carrying her baby on Saturday, January 17 after an ambulance was stuck in the jam. The traffic was reportedly caused by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidus visit to Kakinada. Many on the internet applauded her commitment to her duties despite Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TD Activist Killed, Three Injured In Group Clash With YSRC At Allipudi In Kakinada District
The TD activists identified as Bangaraiah and three others were returning home after celebrating the birthday party: Kotanandur Police
The Greenko Group is evincing interest in being a part of the State governments Space City project, which includes development of satellite launching facility, says the Chief Minister
Naidu, Pawan Lay Foundation Stone for Mega Green Ammonia Project in Kakinada
18,000-crore AM Green project to export green ammonia to Germany, Japan and Singapore, generating thousands of jobs.
AP Marks Major Milestone in Global Clean Energy Sector: Naidu
Foundation works begin for AM Greens 15 MTPA Green Ammonia project in Kakinada, positioning Andhra Pradesh as Indias Green Hydrogen hub.
Proposed on a 495-acre campus, the project aims at an annual production of one million metric tonnes of Green Ammonia and provide 2,600 jobs
Sanskranti Rush Doubles Bus Fares to AP Cities
It is estimated that around 1,000 private buses operate from Hyderabad to destinations such as Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada during the festival
38 thatched houses of Konda Reddi tribe gutted in fire mishap in Kakinada district
Kakinada to Make Renewable Ammonia
The companys founder and group chairman Chalamalasetty Anil Kumar said the first shipment is expected in 2028 from AM Green Ammonias First 1 MTAP thats under construction in Kakinada.
Rangaraya Medical College a Pride of Kakinada: Pawan
Pawan Kalyan said RMC has been rendering valuable services to poor patients and emphasised that students of the college should grow into responsible citizens.
Makar Sankranti 2026: Indian Railways To Run 150 Special Trains For Telangana, Andhra | Check Routes
In response to strong demands from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, the South-Central Railway has also announced additional trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, and Srikakulam.
SAAP to hold tribal sports selections in Kakinada on January 8
Andhra couple dies in a road crash in US
Palakollu: A couple from Andhra Pradesh who settled in the United States died in a road accident in Washington, a police official said on Monday, January 5. K Krishna Kishore, 49, a native of Palakollu, moved to the US in 1999 and married Asha, 45, from Kakinada, who was already settled there. The couple, Kishore Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Asian Waterbird Census to be conducted in Kakinada, Konaseema districts
Shiva Lingam Vandalised At Draksharama Temple In Andhra, CM Naidu Orders Strict Action
The incident came to light on Tuesday morning, i.e., December 30, following which Kakinada district SP Rahul Meena visited the site along with his team.
600 Artistes Enthral Kakinada at Thyagaraja Music Concert
The event was organised by the Saraswati Gana Sabha, Kakinada, as part of its 122nd foundation year celebrations and marked the 178th death anniversary of saint-composer Thyagaraja.
Four held for drug peddling in Hyderabad, contraband worth Rs 3L seized
Hyderabad: A group of four people including a woman was held for drug peddling and consumption in Hyderabad. Drugs including ganja, MDMA worth Rs 3,21,000 were seized from the accused. The accused were identified as Ummidi Immanuel, 25, an event manager in Hyderabad and a native of of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh; Chodavarapu. Susmitha Devi, 21, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Four new waste-to-energy plants to come up in Andhra Pradesh, taking total to six
MoUs signed for projects at Nellore, Kakinada, Kadapa and Kurnool, with 57 MW capacity, as the State accelerates conversion of municipal waste into electricity under the PPP model
APs Pulse Polio Drive Records Major Success
The programme was formally launched at the Rama Rao Peta urban health centre in Kakinada by health minister Satya Kumar Yadav
Fraudsters Use Digital Arrest To Extort Rs 59 Lakh From Senior Citizen, Arrested
The accused are identified as Surampudi Chandrasekhar, 31, and Emandi Venkat Naveen, 25, both are the natives of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh
120 Remote Villages in AP to Get Mobile Network
The villages selected for coverage are spread across the Anantapur, Chittoor, Eluru, Kakinada, Kurnool, Palnadu, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Sri Satya Sai and Srikakulam districts
No Compensation Forces Four Families to Reside in Three Villages of Kakinada SEZ
Authorities have demolished all the vacated houses but for those in which the four families are living. There are no basic facilities in these villages like street lights or water supply.
138 teams compete at South Zone Inter-University Volleyball Tournament (men) in Kakinada
Festival spl trains from Hyderabads Charlapalli to Tirupati, Kakinada
Hyderabad: South Central Railway has announced a series of special trains from Hyderabad to clear the Christmas and New Year rush, centring operations on the citys Charlapalli terminal. The services will primarily connect Hyderabad with Kakinada, Tirupati and Pandharpur, offering additional options for festive season travellers. HyderabadKakinada specials A special train (No. 07196) will run Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JNTU Kakinada to host South Zone Inter-University Volleyball tournament from December 10
TGSRTC to run buses from RGIA to Bluru, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kakinada
AP: Parents, students protest after teachers use of casteist slurs
Andhra Pradesh: In the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, parents and students of Yandapalli High School on Monday, December 1, staged a sit-in protest, alleging that an English teacher used derogatory language and casteist slurs repeatedly towards Dalit students. The protest was sparked by parents outrage over the insulting words used by the teacher, identified Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kakinada Ortho Surgeon, Nurse Suspended After Blade Left Inside Patient
Health minister Satyakumar Yadav ordered an immediate inquiry, expressing strong displeasure over the incident
12 held, jewellery worth 59 lakh recovered in Kakinada
People Upset Over Non-Inclusion of Ramachandrapuram in Kakinada District
Led by the Joint Action Committee headed by former Ramachandrapuram Bar Association president M. Ammi Raju, various types of protests had been organised, including rasta rook, demanding that Ramachandrapuram constituency be included in Kakinada district
Illegal Quarrying Destroying Hills In Kakinada, Anakapalli Districts
According to an estimate, nearly 6 lakh tonnes of laterite and other minerals have been extracted and transported over the past three and half years: Reports
Kakinada Police Mourn Loyal Sniffer Dog Arjun
The dog served the police department for 12 years and retired with active service on 17, May, 2024
CPI (Maoist) Chief Devjis Guards Among 31 Naxalites Held In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh police arrested 31 Maoist activists after Madvi Hidma was killed in an encounter. Arms were seized and searches continue in Vijayawada, Krishna, and Kakinada.
Major accident averted after oil tanker overturns in Telangana
Hyderabad: A major accident was averted in Telanganas Vikarabad district after an oil tanker overturned in the Ananthagiri area on Sunday, November 16. The incident occurred when the tanker was going from Kakinada towards Tandur, lost control, and nd veered off the road while crossing the turn at Anantagiri Urban Park. Due to this, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Six persons held, 41-lakh gold jewellery seized in Kakinada
Two from U.P. held, 213 kg ganja seized in Kakinada
DDRC accelerates Uppada coastal wall construction and ghats development in Kakinada
11 ghats will be developed along the river Godavari for Godavari Pushkarams-2027 in Kakinada district.
100 crore shipbuilding, repair unit to come up near Kakinada Anchorage Port
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu virtually laid the foundation stone for shipbuilding centre, inaugurated Flatted Factory Complex in Tuni and packaging unit in Peddapuram on Tuesday.
Security Beefed Up in Andhra Pradesh Following Delhi Blast
East Godavari police inspected 25 places including railway stations and bus stations. Kakinada SP, Bindu Madhav, along with a dog squad, inspected the Kakinada railway station, the port railway station, the RTC bus complex etc on Monday night.
Southern Railway announces 16 special trains for Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Thiruvananthapuram: Southern Railway on Monday announced 16 special trains for pilgrims travelling to Sabarimala for the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season, which begins on November 17. The trains will be operational from November 14 to January 24, 2026 from Kakinada, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Charlapalli, Machilipatnam, Narasapur, Chennai Egmore, Dr MGR Chennai Central to Kollam and Kottayam, a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Awareness rally on organ donation held in Kakinada
Two electrocuted as paddy harvester comes in contact with live wires in Kakinada district
3 Killed as Speeding Car Rams into 3 Bikes in Kakinada
The police said the incident occurred because of the car drivers negligence as he was dozing off while driving
Protests Erupt Over Ramachandrapurams Exclusion From Kakinada District
Akhila Paksha Committee calls a total bandh
10-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances In Ramachandrapuram
Dr B.R. Konaseema district superintendent of police Rahul Meena said that the girls mother, S. Sunitha, a staff nurse at a hospital, had gone to Kakinada on Tuesday. A post-mortem was conducted by a team of doctors, including a woman, on Wednesday.
ONGC holds walkathon in Kakinada to promote vigilance and public safety
800 stolen mobile phones handed over to owners in Kakinada
Pawan Says Justice Will Be Done to All Cyclone-Affected in Kakinada District
Pawan underlined the need to prevent health hazards in coastal areas
San Maritime, Centre sign MoU on shipyard development project on Kakinada coast
The 200-crore project has the potential to generate employment opportunity for at least 100 people, says company Director Sheik Ahmed Alisha
Uppada coast to get temporary rock lane to curb erosion
The minister has reviewed the damage reported during cyclone Montha along the Kakinada coast.
Cyclone Montha: Body of missing fisherfolk washes ashore in Kakinada
Montha spares Narsapuram coast, Uppada coast bears the brunt
No lives lost, 268 trees fallen or uprooted, 61 houses damaged along the Kakinada coast; fisherman missing near deepsea port, NDRF intensifies search operations
Cyclone Montha weakens after battering Indias eastern coast with rain and wind
NEW DELHI, October 29, 2025 (AP) Cyclone Montha was weakening Wednesday after battering Indias eastern cost with torrential rains and gusty winds as relief teams raced to restore power and clear debris across southern Andhra Pradesh and neighboring Odisha state. The storm made landfall with top sustained winds of 100 kph (62 mph) late Tuesday night near the port city of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, uprooting trees, damaging roads and flooding low-lying villages before losing some strength as it moved inland. The storm was likely to move northwest across coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Telangana state as it weakened
Cyclone Montha hits AP coast; roads flooded in Vijayawada
Amaravati: Heavy rain with gale is lashing Vijayawada city on Wednesday morning and a number of trees have been uprooted and many roads were inundated as severe cyclonic storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narasapur in West Godavari district, south of Kakinada overnight, IMD said on Wednesday. After crossing the coast, the weather Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
35,114 Persons Evacuated to Rehab Centers in Kakinada District
The collector stated that several boats which ventured into the sea for fishing were brought back to the shore and advised the fishermen to secure 4,573 boats in the Upputeru and creek.
Montha: Ministers, MLAs, MPs Overseeing Relief Efforts In Coastal Villages
Rajya Sabha member Sana Satish Babu, Kakinada collector Shan Mohan, Kakinada MLA Vanamadi Kondababu, SP Bindu Madhav and others visited Yetimoga, Dummulapea, Parlopea and various rehabilitation centres.
Pawan Kalyan Reviews Cyclone Relief In Pithapuram, Stresses Zero Loss Of Life
Pawan Kalyan, stressing that no life should be lost, has been reviewing the situation hourly through teleconferences with Kakinada district officials, including special officer Krishna Teja, collector Shahn Mohan, and SP Bindu Madhav.
Cyclone Montha Batters AP Coastline, Kills 4
Power lines snapped, roads flooded as storm makes landfall near Kakinada
Cyclone Montha: 401 relief centres readied along Kakinada coast
Around 12,000 people have been shifted to 76 relief camps, says Collector
The Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has begun making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming on Tuesday evening that the landfall process has commenced and will continue for the next three to four hours. In IMDs 6 pm update, Montha was centered over the westcentral Bay of Bengal near latitude 15.8N and longitude 82.4E about 50 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 130 km south of Kakinada, 230 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam, and 470 km southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha. Moving north-northwestwards at 15 kmph, the storm was expected to cross the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada as a severe cyclonic storm, with sustained winds of 90100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph. The IMD has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Gale-force winds, torrential rain, and storm surges are likely to cause damage to thatched houses, power and communication lines, and standing crops in low-lying coastal areas. Disaster response teams from the NDRF and SDRF are on the ground across East and West Godavari, Kakinada, and Krishna districts. Authorities have intensified evacuation operations from vulnerable coastal mandals as part of a full-scale emergency response. Severe cyclonic storms carry immense destructive power. But with timely action, we can protect what matters most, the IMD advisory noted, urging citizens to stay updated through official alerts, follow evacuation advisories, and avoid coastal zones during the warning period. The IMD reiterated that vigilance and preparedness remain crucial as Montha continues its course inland after landfall.
Cyclone Montha: AP Fire Department Gets 94 Rescue Calls
A majority of calls were received from Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Kakinada and other places since Monday
Cyclone Montha Impact: 43 Trains Cancelled Across East Coast Railway; Authorities On High Alert
The cancellations affect several major routes connecting key cities such as Visakhapatnam, Koraput, Kakinada, Guntur, Tirupati, Berhampur, Cuttack, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Chennai
Cyclone Montha: Over 9,700 people evacuated along Kakinada coast
Three helipads are kept ready for airlifting of the needy
Watch: Cyclone Montha to hit Andhra Coast tonight | Red alert in 16 districts
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada tonight as a severe cyclonic storm. The IMD has issued a red alert for 16 districts in Andhra Pradesh, warning of winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rainfall. Thousands have been evacuated, and CM Chandrababu Naidu has ordered zero-casualty preparedness.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that Cyclonic Storm Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The system has been moving north-northwestwards at a speed of around 15 kmph over the past six hours, prompting both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha governments to heighten preparedness and initiate precautionary measures. As of 5:30 am on October 28, 2025, the storm was centered approximately 190 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 340 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam (all in Andhra Pradesh), and 550 km south-southwest of Gopalpur in Odisha. According to the IMD, Cyclone Montha is expected to continue moving north-northwestwards and make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening or night of October 28. (A) Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over Westcentral Bay of Bengal The Cyclonic Storm Montha [Pronunciation: Mon-Tha] over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during past 6 hours, intensified into a severe pic.twitter.com/jnvQPjMYgb India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 28, 2025 The storm is likely to maintain its strength as a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 90100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. The Met department has forecast an extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places across the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. It issued a red alert to 19 districts. Likewise, an orange alert has been issued to Nandyal, Kadapa and Annamayya districts, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places. Similarly, a yellow alert has been issued to Kurnool, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai and Chittoor districts, where heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places. A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rainfall of over 20 cm in 24 hours. An orange alert denotes very heavy rainfall of 11 to 20 cm, while a yellow alert signals heavy rain between 6 and 11 cm. Cyclone 'Montha' intensifies: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for severe storm landfall Over the next three hours, light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (up to 40 kmph) are likely over parts of Annamayya, Kadapa, and Nandyal districts. Moderate rainfall may also occur in these areas. Authorities in both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have activated disaster management protocols. Rescue and relief teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been placed on high alert, and evacuation efforts are underway in low-lying and vulnerable coastal zones. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea, and ports have been asked to hoist warning signals. The worsening weather has already impacted air travel. Nine flights operating between Chennai and various destinations in Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, were cancelled on Tuesday morning due to unsafe flying conditions and low visibility. The Odisha government on Monday evacuated around 3,000 people, including 1,496 pregnant women, from low-lying and hilly regions across eight southern districts, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi and Kandhamal, where a red alert has been sounded. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the evacuation drive, which prioritises pregnant women, the elderly and persons with disabilities, aims to move 32,528 people to safety as the state targets zero casualty in the impending calamity. We have opened 1,445 cyclone shelters and arranged food, medicine, lighting and care for domestic animals, he said after reviewing the situation in the evening, PTI reported. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible central assistance to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said after the PM called to review the situation , PTI reported. Naidu held a high-level meeting via Real Time Governance System (RTGS), directing officials to strengthen canal banks, prepare for floods, and monitor the cyclones movement hourly. Chief Minister has directed officials to carry out evacuationof residents of coastal areas vulnerable to Cyclone Montha to designated rehabilitation centres. In Kakinada and Konaseema region, which is likely to bear the brunt of the storm, nearly 10,000 people were evacuated while 126 pregnant women, were shifted to hospitals.
Cyclone Montha Becomes Severe Cyclonic Storm
The weather system lay centred 190 km south to southeast of Machilipatnam, 270 km south to southeast of Kakinada and 340 km south to southeast of Vizag at 5.30 am
Live Updates: Cyclone Montha Turns Into Severe Cyclonic Storm, To Cross Andhra Coast Today
Cyclone Montha is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during Tuesday evening or night as a severe cyclonic storm.
Danger Signal 7 Issued for Kakinada Port
The Cyclone Warning Centre in Visakhapatnam has raised alerts for ports across the state.
Cyclone Montha nearing AP coast with 100 kmph winds, red alert in 19 districts
Amaravati: Cyclonic storm Montha over the west-central Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 17 km per hour in the past six hours and lay centred over the same region by 2.30 am on Tuesday, about 310 km south to southeast of Kakinada, said the India Meteorological Department. It is likely to intensify Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cyclone Montha Weather Update: Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, impacting weather across India with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The storm is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing significant weather changes to several states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal.
