Cyclone Montha Weakens After Landfall, IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Three States

After making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, 2025, Cyclone Montha has begun to weaken, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system, which brought gusts of up to 110 km/h and heavy rainfall, has now moved toward Telangana, Odisha, and Jharkhand, where rain and flood alerts remain in effect.

Authorities have warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across districts such as Bhadrachalam and Khammam in Telangana, Koraput and Malkangiri in Odisha, and Simdega and West Singhbhum in Jharkhand through October 31 as Montha’s remnants continue to pull moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Several low-lying areas have already reported flooding, and disaster response teams are working to restore connectivity and clear fallen trees.

In Andhra Pradesh, where the storm made landfall, Konaseema and Kakinada districts suffered extensive damage to crops, power lines, and coastal infrastructure. Relief operations remain active as thousands of residents are sheltered in temporary camps.

The IMD reported that Montha rapidly intensified before landfall but weakened into a deep depression by October 29 while continuing to cause widespread rainfall inland. Meteorologists noted that such storms often trigger flooding far from the coast, underscoring the need for extended weather vigilance even after landfall.

Officials have urged residents in Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and parts of Andhra Pradesh to monitor IMD updates and local advisories as the system gradually weakens over the next two days.