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In pictures | Cyclone Montha leaves behind heavy rains, damage to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

Cyclone Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and widespread crop damage. One person died in Konaseema district, and over 38,000 hectares of farmland were destroyed.

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Written By: Isha Bhandari @IshaBha94705282
Updated: October 29, 2025 10:54 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Montha weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday night.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Cyclone Montha weakened from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday night.
The storm is now moving northwest at around 10 km per hour, maintaining its cyclonic strength for a few more hours before weakening into a deep depression, according to IMD’s latest update.
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The storm is now moving northwest at around 10 km per hour, maintaining its cyclonic strength for a few more hours before weakening into a deep depression, according to IMD’s latest update.
Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the coastal districts of West Godavari, Krishna, East Godavari, and nearby regions. One woman lost her life in Konaseema district after a tree fell on her.
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Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the coastal districts of West Godavari, Krishna, East Godavari, and nearby regions. One woman lost her life in Konaseema district after a tree fell on her.
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The cyclone destroyed crops across 38,000 hectares and damaged horticulture produce in 1.38 lakh hectares of land, officials confirmed. Several houses and power lines were also damaged.
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The cyclone destroyed crops across 38,000 hectares and damaged horticulture produce in 1.38 lakh hectares of land, officials confirmed. Several houses and power lines were also damaged.
IMD said the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam early Wednesday. Its position and intensity were closely monitored by Doppler radars in Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam.
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IMD said the cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam early Wednesday. Its position and intensity were closely monitored by Doppler radars in Machilipatnam and Visakhapatnam.
Parts of southern and coastal Odisha also experienced heavy rainfall, uprooted trees, and minor landslides. Damage was reported in 15 districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, and Gajapati.
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Parts of southern and coastal Odisha also experienced heavy rainfall, uprooted trees, and minor landslides. Damage was reported in 15 districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, and Gajapati.
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Authorities have issued flood warnings for low-lying areas, while disaster teams are working to restore power and clear roads in affected regions of both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
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Authorities have issued flood warnings for low-lying areas, while disaster teams are working to restore power and clear roads in affected regions of both Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
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