Cyclone Montha LIVE UPDATES: Red Warning For 8 Odisha Districts; Strict Warning Issued Against Black Marketing

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General The IMD has predicted that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27. Odisha is expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall from October 27 to 29, while Andhra Pradesh may face a stronger impact.

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, according to IMD Bhubaneswar.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across coastal and southern Odisha from October 27 to 29, while Andhra Pradesh may face the cyclone’s main impact.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable districts to stay alert as forecasts indicate wind speeds up to 70 kmph and widespread rain.

Oct 26, 2025 22:41 IST

General Odisha’s Laxmipur bears the brunt as Cyclone ‘Montha’ unleashes heavy rain, wind gusts

The impact of Cyclone ‘Montha’ has started to be felt in Koraput district, particularly in the Laxmipur region bordering Andhra Pradesh, where heavy rain and strong winds have continued since early Sunday morning. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 21:12 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ nears: Evacuation, power backup, & health system on high alert

The Odisha government on Sunday intensified preparedness efforts to deal with the potential impact of Cyclone ‘Montha’, holding discussions with all concerned departments to ensure a coordinated response across the state. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 20:54 IST

General Jagatsinghpur farmers fear cyclone ‘Montha’ may wash away months of their toil

Farmers in Jagatsinghpur district are growing increasingly worried about a possible cyclone that may hit the region. This year, the district has seen a good rice harvest, and many farmers are now at the stage of harvesting their crops, sources said on Sunday. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 20:53 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’: Odisha on high alert, stern warning issued against hoarding & black marketing

The Odisha government has stepped up preparedness as Cyclone ‘Montha’ approaches, with rescue teams deployed across vulnerable districts. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari conducted a high-level review meeting on Sunday at the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office, assessing readiness measures in potentially affected regions. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 18:08 IST

General Heavy Rainfall Across State On Oct 28 & 29

Oct 26, 2025 17:48 IST

General Cyclone Montha to bring heavy rain, red warning for 5 Odisha districts

Although Odisha will not face the direct impact of the eye of Cyclone Montha, the state is expected to experience its significant effects, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds forecast over the next few days. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 16:49 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ threat: Odisha govt on high alert as Deep Depression forms over Bay of Bengal

With a deep depression forming over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, the Odisha government has gone on high alert amid fears of a possible cyclone. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 15:18 IST

General Cyclone Montha likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha braces for heavy rainfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Odisha on alert as the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours and further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 14:01 IST

General Southern Odisha on high alert as Cyclone Montha nears; fishermen urged to return to shore

An alert has been sounded across Odisha in view of the impending cyclone. Warnings have been issued from Ganjam to Paradip, with authorities urging people to stay vigilant. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 12:36 IST

General Cyclone Montha: Puri administration clamps restrictions on entering sea; action against violators

In view of the impending cyclone ‘Montha’, the Puri district administration has announced that on October 27, 28 and 29, no tourists will be allowed to enter the sea or access the beach. The decision aims to ensure the safety of visitors amid the anticipated cyclonic storm. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 12:35 IST

General Cyclone Montha threat deepens woes of flood-hit farmers in Balasore

Farmers in Odisha‘s Balasore district are gripped with anxiety as the threat of Cyclone Montha looms large. Many cultivators had only recently begun harvesting their crops when reports of the approaching cyclone sparked fresh concerns. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 12:33 IST

General Govt employees’ leave cancelled in 7 Odisha districts

In view of the potential impact of the approaching Cyclone Montha, the Odisha government has cancelled the leave of all government employees in seven districts to ensure administrative preparedness and effective disaster response.

Oct 26, 2025 09:44 IST

General Deep depression forms over BoB, to intensify into cyclonic storm in 24 hours

The depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The system, which has been moving northwestward at a speed of about 10 kmph over the past six hours, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm ‘Montha’ in the next 24 hours.

Oct 26, 2025 09:10 IST

General Cyclone Montha gaining strength over Bay of Bengal, Andhra and Odisha coasts put on alert

Cyclone Montha is rapidly gaining strength over the Bay of Bengal, with cloud bands intensifying around its center, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The system, currently centred about 970 km southeast of Gopalpur and 890 km from Kakinada, is expected to intensify into a deep depression today and further strengthen into a cyclonic storm by Monday. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 08:47 IST

General Cyclone Montha: IMD issues red and orange alerts for heavy rainfall in several Odisha districts

Even though Cyclone Montha is expected to move away from Odisha after forming its eye over the Bay of Bengal, its outer bands will bring widespread rain and strong winds across the state from October 28, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. Read More…

Oct 26, 2025 08:46 IST

General Cyclone Montha and rain threat: Farmers rush to harvest unripe paddy in Odisha

Farmers in several parts of Odisha have begun harvesting paddy prematurely as the threat of a possible cyclone Montha looms over the region. Concerned about potential heavy rainfall and crop loss, many cultivators are cutting unripe paddy to minimise the damage. Read More…

Oct 25, 2025 22:59 IST

General Bathing prohibited at Puri sea beach for three days amid cyclone alert

The Puri district administration has announced a temporary ban on bathing in the Puri sea beach from October 27 to 29, 2025, as a precautionary measure against the impending cyclone forming over the Bay of Bengal. The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of tourists and locals, as the sea is expected to turn rough with high tidal waves during this period. Authorities have urged visitors to follow safety advisories and cooperate with the administration until conditions normalize.

Oct 25, 2025 22:49 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ preparedness meeting of NCMC: Odisha aims for zero casualty

During a review meeting of the National Crises Management Committee (NCMC) in Delhi on Saturday to discuss about the preparedness for the impending cyclone (to be called Montha after formation) in the Bay of Bengal, Odisha stressed that the aim should be to keep loss of lives to zero and minimize damage to property and infrastructure. Read More…

Oct 25, 2025 18:13 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ Alert: Leave of government employees cancelled in 2 Odisha districts

In view of the probable cyclone ‘Montha’ approaching the Odisha coast, the district administrations in Balasore and Ganjam have cancelled all leave for government employees to ensure smooth management and quick response during the emergency. Read More…

Oct 25, 2025 14:58 IST

General Odisha braces up for cyclone Montha; Govt reviews preparedness as 15 districts likely to be affected

The Odisha Government has intensified its preparedness measures in view of the possible cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal.

Though the cyclone Montha will make landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting and informed that around 15 districts are expected to be affected, particularly in the southern and coastal regions of the state. Read More…

Oct 25, 2025 14:41 IST

General Cyclone Montha to cross Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on October 28

In a major development, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday cleared the air surrounding the probable point of impact that is likely to be affected by the cyclone Montha during the landfall process. Read More…

Oct 25, 2025 12:32 IST

General Cyclone Montha to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted that the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify rapidly into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay by October 28 morning, with wind speeds reaching 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

Oct 25, 2025 11:27 IST

General Odisha or Andhra Pradesh? Landfall point still uncertain

The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression is centred about 1,040 km south-southeast of Gopalpur and 990 km southeast of Visakhapatnam, the India Meteorological Department informed on Saturday

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ update: Well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifies into depression

The well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, raising alerts across coastal and southern Odisha.

Oct 25, 2025 08:41 IST

General Cyclone ‘Montha’ brewing over Bay of Bengal, IMD issues alert for Odisha

A fresh cyclonic storm, named ‘Montha’, is brewing over the Bay of Bengal and may bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to several parts of Odisha in the coming days.

Oct 24, 2025 21:24 IST

General Low pressure becomes well-marked, likely to intensify into Cyclone ‘Montha’ by 27th October

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure zone. Meteorologists indicated that this system is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm named ‘Montha’ by 27th October.Read More…

Oct 24, 2025 21:23 IST

General Is Odisha at risk of another Super Cyclone? IMD senior scientist weighs in

A low-pressure system has formed over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal early in the morning on Friday, around 5.30 AM. The system is expected to intensify in the coming days, possibly developing into a cyclonic storm, said Dr Dushmanta Ranjan Pattanaik, Senior Meteorologist at IMD-New Delhi. Odisha’s risk of facing another Super Cyclone cannot be predicted at this stage. Read More…

Oct 24, 2025 19:10 IST

General All you need to know about Cyclone ‘Montha’ in Bay of Bengal threatening Odisha coast

A new low-pressure system has formed in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a cyclone by October 27, 2025. The storm will be named ‘Montha’ if it intensifies into a cyclone, following the naming conventions of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).Read More…

Oct 24, 2025 16:31 IST

General Odisha’s disaster-ready model activated amid possible cyclone threat: Minister

The Odisha government has geared up for any eventuality arising from a possible cyclone. State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed on Friday that all necessary preparations have been made to deal with potential weather emergencies. Read More…

Oct 24, 2025 15:56 IST

General Cyclone by October 27: IMD Bhubaneswar director predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27. Under its influence, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh starting from October 27, with the intensity peaking on October 28 and 29. Read More…

Oct 24, 2025 15:54 IST

General Cyclone threat looms large as low pressure forms over Bay of Bengal; will Odisha be impacted?

Cyclone fear is mounting as a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns that Odisha could face a cyclonic storm by the end of October. According to meteorologists, the system is expected to intensify within the next 24 hours, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to coastal and southern parts of the state. Read more…

Oct 24, 2025 15:53 IST

General Cyclone formation likely by October 27 as low-pressure system strengthens over BoB: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has been moving west-northwestwards over the past few hours. The system is expected to intensify into a depression by October 25, a deep depression by October 26, and a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 27.