, Oct. 28 -- The cyclonic storm 'Montha' over West Central Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal moved further north-northwestwards and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over West Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area.

It is likely to move north-northwestwards further and cross Andhra Pradesh coast of India around Tuesday evening or night, said a Met office bulletin .

It was centered at 06 am Tuesday about 1290 kms southwest of Chattogram port, 1250 kms southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1140 kms southwest of Mongla port and 1155 kms southwest of Payra port.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 64 kms of the severe cyclone centre is about 90 kph rising to 110 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain high near the severe cyclone c...