IMD issues a red alert for 13 Andhra Pradesh districts as Cyclone Montha nears landfall on October 28. Heavy rain is forecast for Odisha, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan.

As per IMD, Cyclone Montha is poised to strike Andhra Pradesh's coast by Tuesday evening, bringing severe cyclonic storm conditions with winds up to 110 km/h and heavy rainfall. Authorities are evacuating thousands from low-lying areas,

Speaking on Cyclone Montha, IMD Director Manorama Mohanty on Oct 28 warned of red alert in Odisha’s Ganjam, Gajpati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Kalahandi districts with heavy rain and strong winds.

Odisha has issued high alerts as a cyclonic storm is set to form over the Bay of Bengal by Monday. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall, orange alerts, and thunderstorms across several districts.

Odisha is likely to face heavy rainfall and gusty winds from October 26–29 as a low-pressure area intensifies into a depression over the Bay of Bengal. IMD issues warnings for coastal districts.