Cyclone Montha Update: Latest Tracker, Impacts, and Weather Alerts
Cyclone Montha Update: Latest Tracker, Impacts, and Weather Alerts as of October 31, 2025.
Cyclone Montha Update: Latest Tracker, Impacts, and Weather Alerts
Hey folks, if you're in eastern India or keeping tabs on the weather, Cyclone Montha (sometimes spelled "Mantha" in quick searches—yep, it's the same beast) has been a wild ride this week.
What started as a deep depression in the southeast Bay of Bengal on October 24 has now fizzled out into a well-marked low-pressure area over east Vidarbha and south Chhattisgarh, but its remnants are still stirring up heavy rains across a swath of states.
It's Halloween today, but the real tricks have been the flash floods and uprooted trees—not the candy kind.
I'm pulling this from the freshest IMD bulletins, news wires, and real-time X chatter (where folks are sharing drone footage of flooded streets and rescue ops).
Montha made landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 28 evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds gusting to 110 km/h, but it's weakened dramatically since.
No major active cyclone threats right now, but expect scattered showers and potential disruptions through November 2.
Let's break it down: tracker, impacts (including those nasty floods in Warangal and Hanamkonda), forecasts for your queried spots, school holidays, and safety tips.
Stay dry out there!Current Status & Live Tracker (As of 5:30 AM IST, Oct 31)
- Intensity & Location: Montha's core has degraded into a well-marked low-pressure area centered over east Vidarbha (near Nagpur) and adjoining south Chhattisgarh.
It's moving north-northwest at about 10-15 km/h, expected to weaken further into a plain low-pressure system by tomorrow.
Max winds now? Down to 30-40 km/h—nothing like the 90-100 km/h monster it was during landfall.
- Path Recap: Formed Oct 24, intensified Oct 27, peaked as severe cyclonic storm Oct 28, landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam (south of Kakinada), then barreled northwest into Telangana/Chhattisgarh. No revival expected; it's dumping rain inland now.
- Live Tracker Tools:
- IMD's official map: Check mausam.imd.gov.in for radar/satellite views—updated hourly. Zoom Earth has real-time satellite loops showing the system's fade-out.
- Windy.com or Ventusky apps for 3D paths (search "Montha 2025").
- X buzz: Hashtags like #CycloneMontha are full of user videos from affected areas—e.g., drone shots of Warangal floods.
Quick visual: Imagine a rain-soaked blob stretching from coastal Andhra to central India— that's the remnant moisture belt causing today's drizzle.
Key Impacts: Deaths, Floods, and Damage
Montha didn't hit "super cyclone" status, but its rains (up to 375 mm in spots) caused chaos. Preliminary tallies as of Oct 31:
- Andhra Pradesh: 2 deaths (one from a falling tree in Konaseema, another in Vijayawada). Crops wrecked on 87,000 hectares (mostly paddy), 380 km of roads/14 bridges damaged, trees uprooted in Kakinada/Vizag. 76,000+ evacuated to 269 camps; power outages in coastal districts. Vijayawada saw gale-force winds snapping poles—roads like NH-16 turned into rivers.
- Telangana: Hardest hit inland—2 deaths in Warangal (one drowned in a canal, one washed away in Jangaon floods). 1,200-2,000 evacuated in Warangal/Hanamkonda alone; drones dropping supplies to cut-off homes. Trains canceled (e.g., Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Express). CM Revanth Reddy's on high alert for crop protection.
- Odisha: 15 districts disrupted—landslides in Ganjam/Gajapati, houses damaged in 8 southern spots (Malkangiri to Nabarangpur). Rough seas closed beaches; 10,000 in relief camps.
- Other States: Heavy rains in West Bengal (Kolkata downpours till Oct 31), Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar (Patna/ Bhagalpur red alerts). One death on east coast from gusts. Nepal's seeing unseasonal snow from the ripple effects.
- Warangal & Hanamkonda Floods Specifics: These Telangana twins got hammered—41.9 cm rain in 24 hours (state record). 45+ colonies underwater (Pragati Nagar, Vivekananda Nagar, Santoshi Matha, DK Nagar); Bondhi Vagu overflowed, stranding buses/trains. Tanks breached in Waddepally/Ooracheruvu; 12 relief centers in Warangal, 4 in Hanamkonda. Power snaps since Oct 29; drone rescues ongoing. X users are posting heart-wrenching vids of submerged homes—stay off low roads!
Total evacuations: 100,000+ across states. Railways: 50+ trains canceled/rescheduled (e.g., Howrah-Secunderabad).
Flights: 50+ grounded in Vizag/Vijayawada.
Weather Forecast: City-by-City Breakdown for Oct 31 (Today)
IMD's orange/yellow alerts linger for residual rains—expect cloudy skies, isolated showers (20-50 mm), and cooler temps (drop of 2-4°C). No gale warnings, but watch for urban flooding.
Here's the scoop for your spots:
City/Area | Today's Forecast (Oct 31) | Rain Chance | Temp (High/Low) | Alerts/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyderabad | Partly cloudy w/ light drizzle; humid. | 40% (trace-10 mm) | 28-30°C / 22°C | Yellow alert; traffic jams possible in low areas. Calm after yesterday's 20 mm soak. |
Vijayawada | Cloudy, moderate showers; gusty winds easing. | 70% (20-40 mm) | 27-29°C / 23°C | Orange; roads still waterlogged from 50+ mm yesterday—avoid underpasses. |
Kakinada | Overcast w/ heavy bursts; coastal flooding risk. | 80% (30-60 mm) | 26-28°C / 24°C | Red fading to orange; beach road damaged—stay inland. |
Vizag (Visakhapatnam) | Thunderstorms likely; rough seas. | 60% (15-30 mm) | 28-30°C / 23°C | Yellow; 52 mm yesterday—flights resuming, but ports on alert. |
Chennai | Scattered showers; humid & windy. | 50% (10-20 mm) | 30-32°C / 25°C | No major alert; holiday aftermath—schools open, but monitor for urban floods. |
Kolkata | Heavy spells in bursts; cooler turn. | 70% (25-50 mm) | 27-29°C / 22°C | Orange till Nov 1; landslides risk in Darjeeling hills. |
Antarvedi (near Kakinada) | Intense rain; surge warnings. | 80% (40+ mm) | 26-28°C / 24°C | High flood risk—evacuations ongoing. |
For Andhra Pradesh overall: Heavy rain in Eluru/Krishna till evening; Vizag north easing.
Telangana: Red alert for Warangal/Jangaon—more flash floods possible.
Odisha: Southern districts (Ganjam/Gajapati) still under yellow.
School Holidays Tomorrow (Nov 1)?
Most cyclone-related closures are winding down, but floods could extend some. As of Oct 31:
- Andhra Pradesh: Closed Oct 27-31 in coastal districts (Kakinada, East/West Godavari, Krishna, etc.). Likely open Nov 1, but check local DCs—relief camps in schools delaying some.
- Telangana: Holidays in Warangal, Hanamkonda, Khammam, Nalgonda, Mahabubabad on Oct 29-30. Nov 1? Possible extension in flood-hit areas—CM's office monitoring.
- Odisha: Shut till Oct 30 in 8 southern districts (Malkangiri to Kalahandi). Open Nov 1, unless extended for landslides.
- Tamil Nadu/Chennai: Closed Oct 28 in Chennai/Tiruvallur; back to normal Nov 1.
- West Bengal/Kolkata: No statewide holiday, but local alerts for rain—schools open.
Pro tip: Follow district education depts on X or apps like UMANG for last-minute calls. 10,000+ used schools as shelters—resuming classes safely is priority #1.
Quick Safety Scoop & What's Next
- Do's: Stock water/food, avoid flooded roads (Warangal's underbridges are no-go), charge phones. Helplines: Andhra (1070), Telangana (1800-425-1115), Odisha (0674-2391377). Railways app for train status.
- Don'ts: Venture near coasts (Antarvedi surges), ignore IMD apps, or drive through water—it's deeper than it looks.
- Tomorrow's Outlook (Nov 1): Scattered showers fade; dry spells return by Nov 2. But watch a new low forming in Bay of Bengal—could spin up soon.
Montha's "fragrant flower" name (Thai origin) feels ironic after this deluge, but kudos to evac teams saving lives. Got a specific city update or flood pic to share? Hit reply—I'm here.
Sources: IMD, TOI, Hindu, IndiaTV, X real-time.
Stay safe, India—rain's easing, but the cleanup's just starting!