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Cyclone Montha Strikes: Odisha Evacuates 11,000 Amid Landfall Crisis

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has triggered massive evacuation efforts across Odisha with over 11,000 people already moved to safety. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state's commitment to achieving zero casualties through extensive preparedness measures. The cyclone continues its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh coast with sustained winds reaching 100 kmph. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has mobilized government officials to provide assistance to affected communities.

Key Points: Cyclone Montha Forces Mass Evacuations in Odisha Andhra

  • Odisha evacuates 11,396 people from eight vulnerable southern districts
  • 30 ODRF teams and 5 NDRF teams deployed for rescue operations
  • Cyclone Montha making landfall with 90-100 kmph winds gusting to 110 kmph
  • Andhra Pradesh CM directs ministers and MLAs to assist affected communities
  • State government maintains 2,040 prepared shelters for evacuees
  • IMD warns landfall process to continue for next two hours
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Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha': Over 11,000 people evacuated in Odisha

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha triggers mass evacuations in Odisha with 11,396 people moved to safety as landfall continues along Andhra coast.

"As always, our goal is zero casualties. To evacuate people, we have prepared 2,040 cyclone and flood-affected sites - CM Mohan Charan Majhi"

Bhubaneswar, October 28

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday that 11,396 people have been evacuated and 30 teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRF) and five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed as part of measures for the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) 'Montha'.

After chairing a high-level meeting to assess the State's preparedness for Montha, CM Majhi said that the eight districts of South Odisha - Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur - are "likely to be the most affected," adding that the state government is "fully prepared to deal with this situation".

CM said that the State government is committed to a "zero casualty" policy.

"As always, our goal is zero casualties. To evacuate people, we have prepared 2,040 cyclone and flood-affected sites," CM Majhi said

"So far, we have evacuated 11,396 people. We are monitoring the situation and are preparing to evacuate more than 30,000 people...We have deployed a total of 30 ODRF, 123 fire brigades, and five NDRF teams. We have also kept more teams on alert," CM Majhi said

"The #landfall #process continues and the landfall process will continue for next #2hours. It is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh & Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during next 2 hours as a #Severe #CyclonicStorm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph," the IMD said in a post on X around 11:15 pm.

https://x.com/Indiametdept/status/1983228396743074278

In the wake of heavy rainfall expected in 39 constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the Ministers, MPs, and MLAs to provide assistance to the people affected.

Andhra Pradesh CMO wrote on X, "In the backdrop of the Montha cyclone severely impacting the state, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu today urged MPs, ministers, MLAs, and key leaders to remain vigilant today and tomorrow and provide assistance and support to the people. In this regard, he held a teleconference with them today. He called upon the people to become aware and step forward as voluntary servants to participate in relief programs."

- ANI

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Rohit P
My family is in Ganjam district and they've been moved to a shelter. The administration is doing good work but I'm worried about the wind speeds of 100 kmph. Stay safe everyone!
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Arjun K
The coordination between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh governments is crucial. Hope they maintain this cooperation during relief operations too. #CycloneMontha
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Sarah B
While the evacuation numbers look impressive, I hope the government ensures proper facilities in shelters - clean water, food, and medical care. Past experiences show this is often lacking.
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Michael C
Odisha has become a model for disaster management in India. From the 1999 super cyclone to now, the improvement is remarkable. Kudos to the state government and NDRF teams! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
Hope the farmers in these districts have secured their crops and livestock. Cyclones can destroy livelihoods for months. Praying for minimal damage to agriculture 🌾
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David E
The IMD updates are very timely and detailed. This kind of accurate forecasting saves lives. Technology has really improved our disaster response capabilities.

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