Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 -- The severe cyclonic storm Montha made landfall late Tuesday night near Narasapur, south of Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam along the Andhra Pradesh coast. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process began around 11:30 pm and continued until 4:30 am, lasting nearly five hours.

During the landfall, wind speeds reached 90-100 kmph, with gusts touching up to 110 kmph. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds battered several coastal areas, including Machilipatnam, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Bapatla, Kavali, Ulavapadu, and Nellore. Rough sea conditions were reported as high tidal waves breached the shore in many areas.

IMD officials confirmed that Montha crossed the coast ...