Montha Cyclone Live Tracking: Current Location, Speed, Path, Landfall and Latest Updates

Cyclone Montha live tracker: The landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha has begun along the Andhra Pradesh coast, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Officials confirmed that the landfall process is expected to continue for the next 3-4 hours, bringing intense winds and heavy rainfall to several coastal districts.

The cyclonic storm, currently moving north-northwestwards at a speed of around 15 kmph, was centred over the west-central Bay of Bengal as of 4:30 PM IST on October 28, 2025.

IMD said Montha was located near latitude 15.8°N and longitude 82.4°E, about 120 km east of Machilipatnam, 130 km south of Kakinada, and 230 km south-southwest of Visakhapatnam.

Montha is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, within the next few hours. During landfall, the storm is likely to retain its intensity as a severe cyclonic storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 90-100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph.

IMD Issues Alerts for Coastal Districts

The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for several coastal districts, warning residents of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding in low-lying areas. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea, and coastal authorities have been put on high alert.

Preparations and Response

Authorities in East Godavari, Krishna, and Visakhapatnam districts have initiated precautionary measures, including temporary evacuations from vulnerable regions. Power supply disruptions and road blockages have been reported in parts of the state due to strong winds.

Disaster management teams and NDRF personnel have been deployed to ensure swift response and assistance. Residents have been urged to stay indoors and follow safety advisories issued by local authorities.

Depression Forms Over East-Central Arabian Sea

Meanwhile, a separate weather system over the east-central Arabian Sea has developed into a depression and is moving northeastwards at a speed of 12 kmph.

At 5:30 am IST, it was centered near latitude 17.0°N and longitude 67.8°E, approximately 510 km south-southwest of Veraval (Gujarat), 580 km west-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra), 660 km west-northwest of Panjim (Goa), 840 km northwest of Aminidivi (Lakshadweep), and 890 km west-northwest of Mangalore (Karnataka).

The IMD said the system is likely to move nearly north-northeastwards across the east-central Arabian Sea over the next 36 hours.

Rainfall and Wind Alerts

Tamil Nadu: IMD has placed Pondicherry, Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, and Viluppuram under orange alert for heavy rainfall.

Karnataka: The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has warned of heavy to very heavy rain and thundershowers with 30-40 kmph winds over Uttara Kannada. Alerts have also been issued for Ballari, Davanagere, Vijayanagara, Chitradurga, and Tumakuru districts.

Light rain and thundershowers are likely in Bengaluru (Urban and Rural), Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Hassan, and Kolar districts.

Odisha and Chhattisgarh: IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) at isolated places over south Odisha (Oct 28-29) and Chhattisgarh (Oct 28).

Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Coastal Karnataka: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected till October 30, as the cyclone progresses inland.

Safety Measures and Precautions

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the southwest and westcentral Bay of Bengal. Coastal residents are urged to follow evacuation protocols if necessary and stay updated through official IMD bulletins.

Cyclone Montha marks the first major post-monsoon system of 2025, with multiple coastal states now bracing for its impact over the next 48 hours.

Twin Weather Systems Under Watch

Meteorologists are closely monitoring both systems - Cyclone Montha in the Bay of Bengal and the depression over the Arabian Sea - as they could influence regional wind patterns, rainfall distribution, and coastal conditions along India's eastern and western shores in the coming days.