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Cyclone Montha Brings Destruction to Andhra Pradesh, Spares Odisha

Strategic Insights

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Timely evacuation and preparedness measures in Odisha helped the state avoid severe devastation despite Cyclone Montha making landfall in the region. The cyclone, which made landfall near Amalapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday night, brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing damage to thatched houses and minor infrastructure in southern Odisha and Telangana. However, no casualties were reported in Odisha, where 33 blocks and 11 urban areas were affected, and around 50,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas, including 8,804 pregnant women.

Key Takeaways:

  • The cyclone changed its path slightly at the last minute, sparing Odisha from severe devastation.
  • Around 50,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas in Odisha, including 8,804 pregnant women, who were able to have 1,061 safe deliveries during the cyclone.
  • The cyclone caused damage to thatched houses and minor infrastructure in 33 blocks and 11 urban areas in Odisha, with detailed assessment to begin on Thursday.
  • Rain continued across Odisha on Wednesday, though its intensity decreased by evening, with Gosani block in Gajapati district recording the highest rainfall of 150mm.
  • Landslides were reported from Rayagada, Gajapati, and Malkangiri, but roads were swiftly cleared in Odisha.
  • In Andhra Pradesh, two persons were killed, and standing crops over 1.50 lakh acres were damaged due to the cyclone.
  • The cyclone also disrupted power and transportation, with several trains cancelled or diverted due to waterlogging at Dornakal yard in Mahabubabad district.

Statistics:

  • 33 blocks and 11 urban areas were affected in Odisha by Cyclone Montha.
  • Around 50,000 people were evacuated from low-lying areas in Odisha, including 8,804 pregnant women.
  • 1,061 safe deliveries took place during the cyclone in Odisha.
  • 150mm was the highest rainfall recorded in Gosani block in Gajapati district.
  • Over 1.50 lakh acres of standing crops were damaged in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Montha.
  • Two persons were killed in Andhra Pradesh due to the cyclone.

Sources:

  • ABP Private Limited: "'Odisha Spared Severe Devastation Due to Cyclone Montha' Says Minister Suresh Pujari"
  • Contify.com: "Odisha Stood as Steadfast in Disasters, 17-Year Experience Scores a Long-Long Victory in Odisha; Took a Zero Casualty, While 2 Lives Lost in AP"

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