Cyclone ‘Montha’ LIVE Updates: Low pressure becomes well-marked

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 27, according to IMD Bhubaneswar.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across coastal and southern Odisha from October 27 to 29, while Andhra Pradesh may face the cyclone’s main impact.

Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable districts to stay alert as forecasts indicate wind speeds up to 70 kmph and widespread rain.

Oct 24, 2025 21:24 IST
Low pressure becomes well-marked, likely to intensify into Cyclone ‘Montha’ by 27th October
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday reported that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure zone. Meteorologists indicated that this system is likely to further intensify into a cyclonic storm named ‘Montha’ by 27th October.Read More...



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Oct 24, 2025 19:10 IST
All you need to know about Cyclone ‘Montha’ in Bay of Bengal threatening Odisha coast
A new low-pressure system has formed in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify into a cyclone by October 27, 2025. The storm will be named ‘Montha’ if it intensifies into a cyclone, following the naming conventions of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).Read More...



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Oct 24, 2025 15:56 IST
Cyclone by October 27: IMD Bhubaneswar director predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by the morning of October 27. Under its influence, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh starting from October 27, with the intensity peaking on October 28 and 29. Read More...



Oct 24, 2025 15:54 IST
Cyclone threat looms large as low pressure forms over Bay of Bengal; will Odisha be impacted?
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Oct 24, 2025 15:53 IST
Cyclone formation likely by October 27 as low-pressure system strengthens over BoB: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has been moving west-northwestwards over the past few hours. The system is expected to intensify into a depression by October 25, a deep depression by October 26, and a cyclonic storm over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by the morning of October 27.