Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana are bracing for impact. Over 35 flights have been cancelled, and 10 trains are affected as authorities remain on high alert.
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