South Coastal Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Montha, with robust winds and heavy rain anticipated. File | Photograph Credit score: KR Deepak
Cyclone ‘Montha’ affect was seen throughout the districts of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh with robust winds and rain in a number of locations from Monday (October 27, 2025) morning. The cyclone was approaching the coast at a pace of 18 kmph within the final six hours, and it’s presently 520 km from Chennai, 570 km from Kakinada, and 600 km from Visakhapatnam.
“The cyclone is shifting west and north-westwards, more likely to intensify right into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow (October 28, 2025) morning. Sturdy winds are gusting at 90-110 kmph alongside the coast,” stated Prakhar. Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Catastrophe Administration Authority (APSDMA), in an announcement, urging the general public to remain alert.
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Within the wake of the cyclone, the faculties and faculties got holidays for 3 days. The district administrations are ready to face any state of affairs. SPSR Nellore District Cyclone Particular Officer Dr. N. Yuvraj carried out a evaluate assembly with officers from Income, Medical and Well being, Panchayat Raj, RWS (Rural Water Provide) and ICDS (Built-in Youngster Improvement Companies Scheme) departments on the precautionary measures.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla additionally directed the officers to be very vigilant and take all obligatory steps to forestall the injury brought on by cyclone Montha. He stated that an NDRF (Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive) workforce and an SDRF (State Catastrophe Response Drive) workforce have been saved able to rescue the individuals.
“A management room has been arrange within the Collectorate to work across the clock to offer help to the individuals. Folks can name 0861-2331261, 7995576699 for assist. About 42 delicate villages and 166 habitations have been recognized throughout 9 coastal mandals within the district. 144 reduction facilities have been ready to offer protected shelter to the individuals,” he knowledgeable.
Nellore SP Ajitha Vejendla personally inspected the situation of Manneru stream flowing alongside 23 villages from Lingasamudram to Karedu in Kandukur, and issued applicable orders to the authorities. She alerted the police equipment to be extra ready in flood-affected and low-lying areas within the district.
Prakasam District Collector P. Rajababu has instructed the Management Room employees to stay alert and take applicable motion within the wake of Cyclone Montha. Together with Joint Collector R. Gopala Krishna, he visited the Management Room arrange on the Collectorate, inspected the preparations and inquired in regards to the particulars from the employees of the involved departments.
“The district police equipment is absolutely ready to successfully take care of the cyclone state of affairs and make sure the security of the individuals with none lack of life,” stated Prakasam SP V. Harshavardhan Raju. He held a evaluate assembly with police officers on the measures to be taken to take care of the cyclone. He gave a number of key ideas on cyclone reduction measures and safety preparations.
He instructed the police personnel to reply each cellphone name from the general public with utmost consideration and reply instantly. He suggested that the dwell feed coming from drone cameras ought to be checked once in a while and rapid motion ought to be taken in areas the place there are harmful conditions.
Tirupati District Collector Dr. S. Venkateswar has appealed to the general public to remain alert and calm, however not imagine within the rumors which might be spreading panic in regards to the cyclone on social media. He stated, “The district administration is on alert to offer strict reduction measures to forestall any lack of life or property as a result of cyclone.”
“Along with the Management Room on the Collectorate, Management Rooms have been arrange within the Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Gudur and Sullurpeta RDO places of work to work across the clock for emergency help. data,” he stated, advising the individuals of the district to be vigilant amid the potential for heavy to very heavy rains within the district.
Revealed – October 27, 2025 05:23 pm IST