Cyclone Montha was a severe cyclonic storm that developed in the Bay of Bengal in October 2025 and primarily impacted the east coast of India.
Here are the key details about the cyclone:
Overview and Name Origin

• Classification: It intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm.
• Landfall: It made landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh (India), crossing between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, on the night of October 28, 2025.
• Name: The name Montha was provided by Thailand, and it means a "fragrant flower" or "beautiful flower" in Thai.

Impact and Aftermath

• Affected Areas: The storm caused heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds (gusting up to 110 km/h at landfall), and coastal flooding in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh, with impacts also felt in parts of Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
• Damage: Preliminary reports indicated damage to crops (paddy, maize, cotton, etc.) spread over a large area, as well as damage to infrastructure like roads, bridges, and electric poles. Fatalities were also reported.
• Weakening: After making landfall, the storm gradually weakened into a Cyclonic Storm and then a Deep Depression as it moved inland.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was the regional specialized meteorological center responsible for tracking and issuing warnings for the cyclone. Extensive preparations, including evacuations and the deployment of rescue teams, were carried out by state governments in the affected regions.

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