Cyclone 'Montha' could turn into a 'severe' cyclone as it will hit the coastal shores of Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening. According to an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) most districts in Andhra Pradesh will experience extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Alerts have been issued for several districts of the state. The cyclonic storm Montha formed over the Bay of Bengal.

Speaking to ANI, IMD Hyderabad official GNRS Srinivasa Rao said, "It is expected to cross the coast of Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening or night between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around the Kakinada area. Most districts in Andhra Pradesh will experience extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds."

The official further informed that three districts are under orange alert, while several oth

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