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.
Godavari Delta to be surveyed at cost of over 13 crore
Eight pacts signed to attract 58,850 crore investments in Kakinada district during CII-Visakhapatnam summit-2025; A fleet of 50 EV buses to be deployed in East Godavari by 2026 end
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
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
Kakinda will be Green Hydrogen Valley of India, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Green ammonia produced in Kakinada will be supplied mostly to Europe, and Germany is the major importer, says the Chief Minister after laying stone for AM Greens 15,600-crore Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Production Complex; first drone ambulance will be deployed this year, he adds
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.
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.
Kakinada sports club members invite SAAP chief for hockey tourney
SAAP to hold tribal sports selections in Kakinada on January 8
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
Hyderabad man loses Rs 59 lakh in digital arrest, two held
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police have arrested two accused in digital arrest case in which a senior citizen lost Rs 59 lakh. Cybercrime police arrested the accused who had supplied accounts to cheat the retired employee. Surampudi Chandrasekhar (31) and Emandi Venkat Naveen (25), both residents of Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh have been arrested According to police on 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 .
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
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 .
You Belong To Filthy Caste: Shocking Remarks From Teacher At Andhra School
Parents and students of Yandapalli High School in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district staged a sit-in protest on Monday, alleging that their English teacher repeatedly used casteist slurs and derogatory language against Dalit students.
Kakinada Ortho Surgeon, Nurse Suspended After Blade Left Inside Patient
Health minister Satyakumar Yadav ordered an immediate inquiry, expressing strong displeasure over the incident
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
ONGC seeks locals support to repair gutted pipeline
Kakinada Collector assures talks with ONGC for compensation for fisherfolk affected by the accident in Yanam and Kakinada districts.
Two from U.P. held, 213 kg ganja seized in Kakinada
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
At least three persons killed as car rams over three two-wheelers in A.P.s Kakinada district
The tyre of the car, enroute Rajamahendravaram, reportedly burst leading to the accident
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.
6,000 acres of paddy inundated as Yeleru reservoir hits full storage level in Kakinada
Cyclone Montha: Body of missing fisherfolk washes ashore in Kakinada
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: Landfall process begins off Andhra coast, says IMD
Severe cyclonic storm Montha has begun its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh coast. This process is expected to continue for the next three to four hours. The storm is making landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada. Wind speeds are reaching 90 to 100 kmph, with gusts up to 110 kmph.
Cyclone Montha: 401 relief centres readied along Kakinada coast
Around 12,000 people have been shifted to 76 relief camps, says Collector
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 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.
South Central Railway has cancelled several train services ahead of Cyclone Montha's expected landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 28, 2025. Railway officials are on high alert, with control rooms and patrolling teams deployed to ensure passenger and asset safety. Coordination with disaster authorities and passenger assistance measures are in place.
Weather Today: Cyclone Montha, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall today, October 28, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surges across multiple states. Red alerts are in effect for several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with wider impacts expected.
Cyclone Montha Landfall News Live Updates: Cyclone Montha to hit Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada by Tuesday night with heavy rain. Orange alert issued in three districts.
Cyclone Montha Moving Towards Andhra Coast, Landfall This Evening: 10 Points
Cyclonic storm Montha is moving steadily towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on Tuesday evening.
Cyclone 'Montha' intensifies: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha brace for severe storm landfall
With Cyclone Montha intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and expected to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening or night, both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh governments have stepped up preparedness, evacuating people from vulnerable areas and putting rescue teams on high alert, PTI reported. 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. A total of 140 rescue teams from the NDRF, ODRAF and Fire Service have been deployed, up from 128 earlier. Arrangements have been made to restore electricity within 24 hours of the cyclone, said Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) D K Singh, adding that power backup is ready in all hospitals and drinking water units. Pujari said rainfall had already begun in parts of southern and coastal Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, and would intensify on October 28 and 29. Landslides are a major concern in the hilly Gajapati district, where 139 vulnerable locations have been identified. Government employees leave has been cancelled till October 30, and schools and anganwadi centres in nine districts have been ordered shut until then. The SRC said all ports in Odisha have hoisted Distant Cautionary Signal No-I, and fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea till October 29. Most fishermen have already returned, he said. Ganjam district has provided shelter to over 100 Andhra fishermen who will return home once the weather normalises, PTI added. According to the latest IMD bulletin issued at 8.30 pm, Cyclone Montha meaning fragrant flower in Thai, was centred over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal at 5.30 pm, around 450 km south-southeast of Kakinada, 500 km south of Visakhapatnam and 670 km south of Gopalpur. The system is moving northwestwards at about 15 kmph and is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning. It is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on the evening or night of October 28 with maximum sustained wind speeds of 90100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph. In Odishas southern coastal areas, wind speeds may reach 6070 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, from Tuesday evening. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for October 28 and 29, after which the system is expected to weaken and move towards Chhattisgarh as a cyclonic storm. 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. All fishermen have been brought back to shore. Medical teams, NDRF units, and engineering departments are on standby for restoration operations post-cyclone, an official release cited by PTI said. Relief measures announced include Rs 3,000 cash, 25 kg rice, and other essentials per family in relief camps. Heavy to very heavy rains are forecast in Krishna district, and heavy rainfall is expected in Guntur, Bapatla, NTR, Palnadu and West Godavari districts over the next two days. East Coast Railway has also announced cancellation, diversion and short termination of some trains operating in the Waltair region and adjoining routes as precautionary measures, PTI reported. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast high sea waves along the Andhra Pradesh coast from Nellore to Srikakulam, ranging between 2 and 4.7 metres. In a joint bulletin, the agencies had warned that the high waves were expected for six hours, between 5.30 pm and 11.30 pm on October 27 and a storm surge of about one metre above the astronomical tide could inundate low-lying areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam around the time of landfall. In a separate development, the IMD said a depression has formed over the east-central Arabian Sea, lying stationary near latitude 16.7N and longitude 67.3E about 570 km southwest of Veraval (Gujarat) and 650 km west-southwest of Mumbai. The system, distinct from Cyclone Montha , is likely to move north-northeastwards across the east-central Arabian Sea over the next 48 hours. Even as Montha gathers strength, most parts of Tamil Nadu remained largely dry on Monday. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai, however, issued an orange alert for Tiruvallur district for Tuesday and yellow alerts for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Ranipet, Theni, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari. With the system steering away from the Tamil Nadu coast, rainfall activity is expected to remain moderate to heavy over north coastal districts on Tuesday and ease considerably after landfall on Wednesday. Light to moderate rain was reported in a few areas of Chennai, while most interior districts remained dry. Fishermen along Tamil Nadu and south Andhra coasts have been warned of strong winds and rough sea conditions. (With inputs from PTI)
Cyclone Montha triggers heavy rainfall in Andhras Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Srikakulam districts
Cyclonic storm Montha is very likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada in the evening or night of Oct.28 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph, says IMD; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to ensure that relief reaches the public without delay
17 Ships From Kakinada Move Into Deep Sea To Escape Cyclone
Steel barges have been anchored and tied up at the port jetties so keep them safe. No cargo is being handled at the port: Reports
Cyclone Montha inching towards Kakinada west coast, says official
Cyclone Montha: relief operations along Kakinada coast intensified
More than 600 boats return to shore, 142 pregnant women relocated to government hospitals, 269 relief camps opened along the stretch between Kakinada and Uppada, 14,500 inmates of welfare hostels sent home as precautionary measures
Cyclone Montha: nearly 10,000 people being evacuated in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
126 pregnant women shifted to hospitals along coastline; 120 relief camps opened as authorities intensify evacuation and preparedness measures ahead of landfall near Kakinada
Pawan Kalyan Calls for Evacuation of Vulnerable Groups Ahead of Cyclone Montha
The Deputy Chief Minister held a review meeting via video conference on Monday with the Minister for Municipal Administration (in charge of Kakinada district) and district officials
