Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha, which formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 25, 2025, made landfall near Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh on the night of October 28–29. Classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with sustained winds of 95 km/h, it caused widespread damage across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, resulting in 8 fatalities and total damage estimated at ₹63,840 crore (US$760 million). 43,000 hectares of crops and 14 bridges were damaged. The IMD issued red/orange alerts for several Rajasthan districts — including Bundi, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Kota, and Baran — due to the cyclone's moisture-laden circulation. The cyclone's name was contributed by Thailand, meaning 'fragrant flower'.
Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall Near Andhra Pradesh — Rajasthan Under Heavy Rain Alert
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha, which formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 25, 2025, made landfall near Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh on the night of October 28–29. Classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with sustained winds of 95 km/h, it caused widespread damage across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, resulting in 8 fatalities and total damage estimated at ₹63,840 crore (US$760 million). 43,000 hectares of crops and 14 bridges were damaged. The IMD issued red/orange alerts for several Rajasthan districts — including Bundi, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Kota, and Baran — due to the cyclone's moisture-laden circulation. The cyclone's name was contributed by Thailand, meaning 'fragrant flower'.
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- Cyclone Montha made landfall near Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh on the night of October 28-29, 2025.
- The cyclone caused 8 deaths and total damage estimated at ₹63,840 crore (US$760 million).
- 43,000 hectares of crops and 14 bridges were damaged across four affected states.
- IMD issued red/orange alerts for Rajasthan districts including Bundi, Udaipur, Kota and Baran.
- The cyclone's moisture-laden circulation triggered heavy unseasonal rainfall in Rajasthan.
- Cyclone Montha's name was contributed by Thailand, meaning 'fragrant flower'.
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Cyclone Montha, which prompted heavy rain alerts in Rajasthan districts in October 2025, originated over which water body?
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Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 25, 2025, and made landfall near Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh on the night of October 28-29.
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Where did Cyclone Montha make landfall and when?
Cyclone Montha made landfall near Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh on the night of October 28–29, 2025. It was classified as a Severe Cyclonic Storm with sustained winds of 95 km/h.
What was the total damage caused by Cyclone Montha and which states were affected?
Cyclone Montha caused 8 deaths and total damage estimated at ₹63,840 crore (US$760 million). The states affected were Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, with 43,000 hectares of crops and 14 bridges damaged.
Why did Cyclone Montha cause heavy rainfall in Rajasthan, and which districts were alerted?
The cyclone's moisture-laden circulation triggered heavy unseasonal rainfall in Rajasthan even after landfall on the east coast. IMD issued red and orange alerts for Rajasthan districts including Bundi, Udaipur, Pratapgarh, Kota, and Baran.
What is the origin and meaning of the name 'Montha' given to the 2025 cyclone?
The name 'Montha' was contributed by Thailand as part of the WMO/ESCAP cyclone naming convention for the North Indian Ocean. It means 'fragrant flower' in the Thai language.
What is the role of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) during cyclone events?
IMD monitors cyclone formation, tracks intensity and path, and issues color-coded alerts (red, orange, yellow) to warn affected states in advance. During Cyclone Montha, IMD issued red and orange alerts for multiple Rajasthan districts to facilitate timely evacuation and disaster preparedness.
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