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Cyclone Leaves 2 Dead in Andhra Pradesh

Severe cyclonic storm Montha made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast overnight, leaving two people dead and causing widespread damage. In Konaseema district, a 43-year-old woman was killed when a palmyra tree uprooted by strong winds fell on her. Roads were inundated, trees were uprooted, and crops suffered damage across several districts.

Landfall and Movement

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Montha crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, around 7 pm on Tuesday. The system moved northwest at 10 kmph over the past six hours, weakening into a cyclonic storm.

Impact in Odisha

Odisha largely escaped severe damage. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said only minor landslides and a few uprooted trees were reported. Precautionary measures remained in force, and the state avoided major disruption.

Heavy Rains in Telangana

Telangana experienced heavy downpours, with Redlawada in Warangal recording 183 mm of rainfall. The IMD issued a red alert for Warangal, Mahabubabad, and Hanumakonda, warning of extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and winds up to 50 kmph.

·         Schools closed in Khammam, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad.

·         Nearly 500 students were rescued from a residential school in Nalgonda.

·         Rail services disrupted due to waterlogging at Dornakal station, with cancellations and diversions.

·         Flooding in Khammam swept away a truck, prompting emergency responses.

Andhra Pradesh CM’s Statement

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed two fatalities and said precautionary measures had minimised losses. He directed government machinery to continue relief efforts over the next two days to support affected communities.