Cyclone Montha, a severe cyclonic storm named by Thailand, is set to make landfall on India's east coast near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on the evening of October 28, 2025. The storm, with sustained winds of 90-110 km/h, will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with potential impacts extending to neighboring states.
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