A cyclonic circulation forming over the Arabian Sea and the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours.
It may further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm named Montha within 48 hours, and could make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by this evening.
According to the Meteorological Department, the storm is currently located 620 km west of Port Blair, 780 km southeast of Chennai,
and 830 km southeast of Visakhapatnam. The cyclone is expected to move northwest and strengthen further.
Heavy Rain Alert for Several States
Cyclone Montha is expected to cause heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu between October 27 and 30.
The Indian Army has been put on alert to handle any emergency situations.
Changing Weather in North India
In Delhi-NCR, the weather will remain unstable for the next three days. The IMD has predicted light drizzle in the evening or night on October 27 and 28.
In Uttar Pradesh, a rain alert has been issued for October 27 to 30, as weather conditions are expected to shift again.
The Bay of Bengal cyclone’s impact will also be felt in Bihar, where light rainfall is expected between October 29 and 31, along with strong winds and thunderstorms in some districts.
In the hilly states, a Western Disturbance may bring light rain to Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh,
and Uttarakhand on October 27, leading to a drop in temperature and an increase in cold conditions.
