A woman died at Makanagudem village in Konaseema district after an uprooted palmyra tree fell on her due to strong gales triggered by Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha.

Andhra, Odisha Suffer The Most

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha crossed the coast off Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening, causing widespread disruption across coastal regions, while its impact was also felt in neighbouring Odisha, where normal life was affected in 15 districts.

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the landfall process began around 7 pm, with the cyclone crossing the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada, packing wind speeds of 90–100 kmph and gusts up to 110 kmph.

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