A powerful severe cyclonic storm — Cyclone Montha — is tearing across the Bay of Bengal, heading straight for India’s eastern coast. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu are on high alert as winds surge past 110 kmph, uprooting trees, flooding cities, and halting flights and trains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red warnings for multiple coastal districts, with mass evacuations underway. From Kakinada to Machilipatnam, people brace for landfall tonight as authorities battle rising tides and power outages.
28 October,2025 07:47 PM IST
Cyclone Montha has begun its deadly landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, unleashing torrential rains, violent winds, and chaos across the Bay of Bengal region. Over 50,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps as the storm intensifies into a severe cyclonic system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, directing all agencies to remain on high alert.
27 October,2025 08:20 PM IST
Cyclone Montha is intensifying rapidly over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on October 28. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wind speeds could reach 90–100 km/h, with gusts up to 110 km/h. The Indian Army, NDRF, and SDRF have been placed on high alert, while disaster management teams coordinate closely with state governments and the NDMA.
26 October,2025 06:20 PM IST
A tragic stampede during the grand Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, has claimed three lives — two women and one elderly man — and left 10 others injured. The incident occurred near the Shree Gundicha Temple early morning as the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra reached the site. Eyewitnesses blame poor crowd management and inadequate police presence for the tragedy. Among those raising concerns was Swadhin Kumar Panda, who alleged this wasn’t the first time deaths went unreported. As millions gather to celebrate this sacred annual journey, questions now arise on the safety measures in place.
29 June,2025 03:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
