South Coastal Andhra Pradesh prepares for Cyclone Montha

Cyclone ‘Montha’ affect was seen throughout the districts of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh with sturdy winds and rain in a number of locations from Monday (October 27, 2025) morning. The cyclone was approaching the coast at a velocity of 18 kmph within the final six hours, and it’s at the moment 520 km from Chennai, 570 km from Kakinada, and 600 km from Visakhapatnam.

“The cyclone is transferring west and north-westwards, prone to intensify right into a cyclonic storm by tomorrow (October 28, 2025) morning. Strong winds are gusting at 90-110 kmph alongside the coast,” mentioned Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), in a press release, urging the general public to remain alert.

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In the wake of the cyclone, the faculties and faculties got holidays for 3 days. The district administrations are ready to face any scenario. SPSR Nellore District Cyclone Special Officer Dr. N. Yuvraj performed a assessment assembly with officers from Revenue, Medical and Health, Panchayat Raj, RWS (Rural Water Supply) and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services Scheme) departments on the precautionary measures.

District Collector Himanshu Shukla additionally directed the officers to be very vigilant and take all crucial steps to forestall the harm brought on by cyclone Montha. He mentioned that an NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) staff and an SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) staff have been stored 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. People 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 secure 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 Control Room employees to stay alert and take applicable motion within the wake of Cyclone Montha. Along with Joint Collector R. Gopala Krishna, he visited the Control 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 totally ready to successfully cope with the cyclone scenario and make sure the security of the individuals with none lack of life,” mentioned Prakasam SP V. Harshavardhan Raju. He held a assessment assembly with police officers on the measures to be taken to cope with the cyclone. He gave a number of key options on cyclone reduction measures and safety preparations.

He instructed the police personnel to reply each telephone name from the general public with utmost consideration and reply instantly. He suggested that the reside feed coming from drone cameras ought to be checked every now and then and quick 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 consider within the rumours which can be spreading panic in regards to the cyclone on social media. He mentioned, “The district administration is on alert to offer strict reduction measures to forestall any lack of life or property because of the cyclone.”

“In addition to the Control Room on the Collectorate, Control Rooms have been arrange within the Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Gudur and Sullurpeta RDO places of work to work across the clock for emergency help info,” he mentioned, advising the individuals of the district to be vigilant amid the opportunity of heavy to very heavy rains within the district.