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Cyclone Montha LIVE: The depression over the Bay of Bengal is gaining strength and is expected to turn into a severe cyclonic storm, named Cyclone Montha , by Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The storm is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday evening or night, bringing heavy rainfall across several eastern states.

While Andhra Pradesh will be impacted the most, Odisha and Bihar are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall, strong winds, and, in some cases, flooding in low-lying areas. The IMD has issued an orange alert for several coastal districts of Odisha, expecting intense downpours and rough sea conditions. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to go into the sea until further notice.

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