Cyclone Montha Live Tracker: Houses Submerged In Bhavnagar, Residents Struggle With Flooded Homes

Montha is expected to keep moving west-northwest over the southwest and west-central Bay of Bengal during the next 12 hours.

Puri: A lifeguard urges visitors not to venture too deep into the sea in view of 'Cyclone Montha', in Puri, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo)

The cyclonic storm Montha gained strength over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. The storm is about 600 km east-southeast of Chennai and 680 km south-southeast of Kakinada. It is also 710 km south-southeast of Visakhapatnam, 790 km west of Port Blair and 850 km south of Gopalpur. NDTV Profit monitors live updates of the cyclone as it happens.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Live Tracker

Here is the live tracker map from windy.com, which shows the movement and route of Cyclone Montha over the next few days. 

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Houses Submerged In Bhavnagar, Residents Struggle With Flooded Homes

Houses in Mahuva’s New Kumbharwada area in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat were submerged due to heavy rain. Residents struggle with floodwater entering their homes. (Source: PTI)

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Expected Landfall Between Machilipatnam And Kalingapatnam By Oct 28

Expected landfall is between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam (around Kakinada) by the evening of Oct 28. Wind Speed was projected as 90–100 km/h, gusting up to 110 km/h, the IMD said.

The storm caused by Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the morning of Oct. 28 according to the IMD.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Cyclone To Intensify And Cross Andhra Coast By Evening Of Oct 28

The cyclonic Storm “Montha” over southwest & adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cross Andhra Pradesh coast during evening/night of Oct. 28, according to IMD.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: IMD Issues Red Alert, Extremely Heavy Rainfall In Saurashtra And Coastal Andhra Pradesh Among Other Updates

The IMD issued a red alert, signalling extremely heavy rainfall for Saurashtra in Kutch district of Gujarat and coastal Andhra Pradesh. It also issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in east Rajashtan, Gujarat, Odisha Tamil Nadu and Rayalseema, Andhra Pradesh.

This along with further weather projections were posted to a video on social media platform 'X' by the department.

Watch below:

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: IMD Covers Cyclone Effects, Safety Measures

The India Meterological Department made a post on 'X' to share its projections on what the cyclone will damage and how to proetect against ti. It predicts damage to thatched huts, minor damage to power and communication lines due to fallen trees amd major damage to katcha and minor damage to pucca roads.

It also projected minor damage to papaya and banana trees and orchards. It also projects sea water inundation in low lying areas after erosion of kutcha embankments.

The IMD recommended total suspension of fishing operations. Coastal hutment dwellers to be moved to safer places. People in affected areas are advised to remain indoors.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Cyclone To Intensify Into Severe Cyclonic Storm On Morning Of Oct. 28

Cyclone 'Montha' is projected to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by morning of Oct. 28 according to IMD. Continuing to move further north-northwestwards, it is expected to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during evening/night of Oct. 28 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, according to IMD.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Fishers From Andhra Village Request Food Assistance

Due to Cyclone Montha intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, fishermen in Girupuram village of Machilipatnam have been told to stay ashore via government orders restricting fishing activities.

Up to 180 families who depend entirely on fishing for their livelihood urged the government to provide immediate food assistance until the cyclone subsides.

(Source: PTI)

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Cyclone Makes Landfall; Coastal Andhra Braces For Impact

The landfall of Cyclone Montha, which is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, has begun, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director Prakhar Jain said on Monday. Coastal districts are experiencing rain and strong gales, he added.

(Source: PTI)

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: East Coast Railway Cancels Coaching Trains In Waltair Region

East Coast Railway announced the cancellation of several coaching trains operating in the Waltair region and connected routes. The cancellation is a precautionary measure based on the IMD alert reports.

Here is a full list of all the cancelled trains:

1. The train No. 18515 Visakhapatnam- Kirandul Night express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

2. The train No. 18516 Kirandul- Visakhapatnam Night express leaving Kirandul from 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

3. The train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam- Kirandul Passenger leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

4. The train No. 58502 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam passenger leaving Kirandul on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

5. The train No. 58538 Visakhapatnam- Koraput Passenger leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

6. The train No. 58537 Koraput- Visakhapatnam passenger leaving Koraput on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

7. The train No. 18512 Visakhapatnam- Koraput express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

8. The train No. 18511 Koraput- Visakhapatnam express leaving Koraput on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

9. The Train No. 67285 Rajahmundry Visakhapatnam MEMU leaving Rajahmundry on MEMU on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

10. The Tr. No. 67286 Visakhapatnam -Rajahmundry MEMU leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

11. The Tr. No. 17268 Visakhapatnam -Kakinada Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

12. The Tr. No. 17267 Kakinada -Visakhapatnam Express leaving Kakinada on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

13. The Tr. No. 08583 Visakhapatnam -Tirupati special express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

14. The train No. 08584 Tirupati- Visakhapatnam special express leaving Tirupati on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

15. The Tr. No. 22875 Visakhapatnam -Guntur double decker Uday Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

16. The Tr. No. 22876 Guntur- Visakhapatnam double decker Uday express leavfing Guntur on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

17. The Tr. No. 22707 Visakhapatnam- Tirupati Double decker Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

18. The Tr. No. 18526 Visakhapatnam -Brahmapur Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

19. The Tr. No. 18525 Brahmapur- Visakhapatnam Express leaving Brahmapur on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

20. The Tr. No. 17243 Guntur -Rayagada Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

21. The Tr. No. 17244 Rayagada- Guntur Express leaving Rayagada on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

22. The Tr. No. 67289 Visakhapatnam- Palasa MEMU leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

23. The Tr. No. 67290 Palasa- Visakhapatnam MEMU leaving Palasa on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

24. The Tr. No. 67287 Visakhapatnam –Vizianagaram MEMU leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

25. The Tr. No. 67288 Vizianagaram- Visakhapatnam MEMU leaving Vizianagaram on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

26. The Tr. No. 68433 Cuttack- Gunupur MEMU leaving Cuttack on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

27. The Tr. No. 68434 Gunupur- Cuttack MEMU leaving Gunupur on 29.10.2025 will be cancelled

28. The Tr. No. 58531 Brahmapur- Visakhapatnam passenger leaving Brahmapur on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

29. The Tr. No. 58532 Visakhapatnam – Brahmapur passenger leaving Visakhapatnam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

30. The Tr. No. 58506 Visakhapatnam-Gunupur passenger leaving Visakhapatanam on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

31. The Tr. No. 58505 Gunupur- Visakhapatnam passenger leaving Gunupur on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

32. The Tr. No. 17220 Visakhapatnam - Machilipatnam Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

33. The Tr. No. 12727 Visakhapatnam- Hyderabad Godavari Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

34. The Tr. No. 12861 Visakhapatnam - Mahabubnagar Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

35. The Tr. No. 12862 Mehabub Nagar –Visakhapatnam express leaving Mahabubnagar on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

36. The Tr. No. 22869 Visakhapatnam - MGR Chennai Central weekly express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

37. The Tr. No. 22870 MGR Chennai Central -Visakhapatnam weekly express leaving MGR Chennai Central on 28.10.2025 will be cancelled

38. The Tr. No. 12739 Visakhapatnam -Secunderabad Garib Rath Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

39. The Tr. No. 20805 Visakhapatnam-New Delhi AP superfast express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

40. The Tr. No. 20806 New Delhi -Visakhapatnam AP Express leaving New Delhi on 29.10.2025 will be cancelled

41. The Tr. No. 22707 Visakhapatnam Tirupati double decker Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

42. The Tr. No. 18519 Visakhapatnam LTT Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 27.10.2025 will be cancelled

43. The Tr. No. 18520 LTT -Visakhapatnam Express leaving LTT on 29.10.2025 will be cancelled

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: Affected States

Due to Cyclonic Storm “Montha,” coastal states along the Bay of Bengal are likely to experience heavy rainfall. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will be affected. The IMD has issued a red alert for Andhra Pradesh and an orange alert for Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall on Monday.

Cyclone Montha Live Updates: When Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' May Make Landfall

In the next 12 hours, Montha will continuing to move further north-northwestwards, it is very likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada during the evening/night of Tuesday as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the IMD noted.

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