Panic-buying was seen at Rythu bazaars in Vijayawada on October 27, 2025, after the district administration suggested individuals to top off on necessities in view of the formation of a cyclonic storm ‘Montha’. Picture KVS Giri | Picture Credit score: KVS Giri
Preserving in thoughts the severity of the impending cyclonic storm Montha brewing over the Bay of Bengalindividuals have been barred from visiting the seashores in Visakhapatnam, as the ocean was tough alongside the coast and a gentle sea surge was noticed on Monday morning (October 27, 2025). The storm is more likely to make its landfall close to Kakinada coast on October 28.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolis Police Commissionerate has deployed safety personnel and swimmers, particularly at RK Seaside, Rushikonda Seaside, Yarada and Bhimili seashores as a part of safety measures.
However, the formation of Cyclone Montha introduced again recollections of the 2014 Hudhud cyclone that hit the Visakhapatnam metropolis on October 12, 2014. The town suffered an estimated lack of ₹21,000 crore then.
Preserving in thoughts the recollections of the Hudhud cyclone, individuals have began stocking up on all important commodities because of the potential scarcity of petrol, diesel, milk, water and cooking oil, and pulses. Panic shopping for was seen at authorities Rythu Bazaars (farmers’ market), for greens.
Residents, recalling the week-long energy and communication disruption, have began to stockpile meals, gas and medicines.
“We do not need one other Hudhud-like scenario. Our condo affiliation has organized diesel for mills and saved ingesting water,” mentioned B. Vijaya Lakshmi, president of Sai Oak Dale Flats in Visakhapatnam, after observing the scenario of Cyclone Montha.
“As a result of rush of holiday makers, tomatoes have been bought at ₹30 per kg. The inventory of tomatoes has lowered barely as lorries haven’t arrived. Normalcy will return to the Rythu Bazaars after the cyclone. subsides,” mentioned an official of the Rythu Bazaar in Gajuwaka zone informed. The Hindu on Monday (October 27).
Nonetheless, alternatively, the cyclone is unlikely to hit the Visakhapatnam coast like Cyclone Hudhud, however there will probably be rainfall and winds of fifty to 60 kmh throughout landfall, officers mentioned. It’s because the cyclone is more likely to cross the coast close to Kakinada, however Visakhapatnam will face its influence, mentioned the weatherman at Cyclone Warning Centre.
Revealed – October 27, 2025 12:27 pm IST