Cyclonic storm Montha is heading towards Andhra Pradesh, expected to make landfall near Kakinada around midnight Tuesday with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert, established rehabilitation centers, and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams. Heavy rains and strong winds are also anticipated in southern Odisha and northern Tamil Nadu.
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