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Cyclone Montha's Fury: One Dead, Six Days of Rain for Tamil Nadu

Cyclone Montha has made landfall near Kakinada, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. The storm has already claimed one life and caused significant damage in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu now faces an extended period of rainfall as the cyclone's influence spreads southward. Emergency teams remain on high alert across affected regions to handle potential flooding and storm-related incidents.

Key Points: Cyclone Montha Landfall Kakinada Tamil Nadu Rain Alert

  • Cyclone Montha struck with 110 kmph winds between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam
  • One woman killed by falling tree in Alluri district, two injured
  • Tamil Nadu to experience moderate rainfall for next six days
  • Fishermen warned against venturing into sea until conditions improve
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Cyclone 'Montha' makes landfall near Kakinada; TN to experience rain for six days

Cyclone Montha makes landfall near Kakinada with 110 kmph winds, killing one in Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu braces for six days of rainfall as IMD issues warnings.

Cyclone 'Montha' makes landfall near Kakinada; TN to experience rain for six days
"Gusty winds of 45 to 55 kmph, occasionally reaching 65 kmph, may lash coastal regions - India Meteorological Department"

Chennai, Oct 29

Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh early on Wednesday morning, unleashing heavy rains and strong winds across the coastal districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the cyclone, which had formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal earlier this week, struck land between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam with wind speeds reaching up to 110 kmph.

According to IMD officials, Montha brought intense rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning to several parts of Krishna and Machilipatnam districts, uprooting trees and damaging property.

In Alluri district, a woman was killed after a tree fell on her during the storm, while two others sustained serious injuries and were admitted to hospital.

Disaster management teams were deployed to clear fallen trees and restore power in affected areas. The severe cyclonic storm, which had been moving northwestward since Monday, weakened slightly after crossing the coast but is expected to bring widespread rainfall to southern India.

The IMD said that due to Montha's influence, Tamil Nadu is likely to receive moderate rainfall for the next six days.

A weather bulletin issued on Wednesday morning warned that gusty winds of 45 to 55 kmph, occasionally reaching 65 kmph, may lash the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the Kanyakumari Sea.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until conditions improve. In Chennai, skies are expected to remain mostly cloudy with intermittent light to moderate showers in some areas.

The Greater Chennai Corporation and the Tamil Nadu Disaster Management Authority have kept all emergency control rooms on alert to handle possible rain-related incidents.

Authorities in Tamil Nadu have also directed local administrations to closely monitor water levels in rivers and reservoirs and ensure preventive steps are taken in low-lying and flood-prone zones.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Very sad to hear about the woman who lost her life in Alluri district. These cyclones are becoming more frequent and intense. Government needs to invest more in early warning systems and disaster preparedness infrastructure.
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Sarah B
Living in Chennai and the weather has been quite unpredictable. Good to see authorities are keeping emergency control rooms on alert. Hope the six days of rain don't cause flooding like last year.
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Vikram M
The fishermen advisory is crucial. Many ignore these warnings and risk their lives. Hope local authorities are strictly enforcing the no-fishing rule until conditions improve. Safety first! 🚫🎣
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Arjun K
While the disaster response seems adequate, I wish the government would focus more on long-term solutions like better drainage systems and coastal protection measures. Reactive measures aren't enough for climate change challenges.
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Kavya N
Six days of rain in Tamil Nadu? Hope the reservoirs get good water but without causing damage to agriculture. Farmers must be worried about their crops. 🌧️🤞

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