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Cyclone Montha Brings Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds to Eastern and Southern India

Strategic Insights

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A cyclonic storm is expected to bring strong winds, rough sea conditions, and intense rainfall to the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions. The storm is expected to intensify over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, bringing maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cyclone Montha is expected to bring strong winds, rough sea conditions, and intense rainfall to the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha between October 27 and 29.
  • The storm is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning while crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast.
  • Maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph, are expected.
  • Extremely heavy rainfall is forecasted over coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from October 27 to 29, and southern Odisha on October 28 and 29.
  • Parts of Saurashtra and Kutch are likely to experience extremely heavy downpours on October 27.
  • Names of affected regions: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Saurashtra, Kutch, Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Vidarbha, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, and eastern Rajasthan.
  • Stories of impact: Residents in the coastal districts are advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
  • Programs/initiatives: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the affected regions.

Statistics:

  • Maximum sustained winds: 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.
  • Forecasted rainfall period: October 27-29.
  • Affected regions: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Saurashtra, Kutch, Kerala, Mahe, Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Vidarbha, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, and eastern Rajasthan.
  • IMD-defined heavy rain categories:

* Heavy rain: 64.5 mm-115.5 mm.

* Very heavy rain: 115.6 mm-204.4 mm.

* Extremely heavy rain: exceeding 204.4 mm.

Sources:

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Monday, advised residents in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to remain alert and take necessary precautions, as Cyclone Montha is expected to bring strong winds, rough sea conditions, and intense rainfall over the next few days. (Source: Government of India)
  • The IMD said that Cyclonic Storm Montha is likely to intensify over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning while crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, around Kakinada, during the evening or night. (Source: Government of India)

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