Bhubaneswar, 29th Oct 2025: After entering the mainland through Kakinada and Yanam in Andhra Pradesh, Cyclone Monthaa is expected to make landfall near Malkangiri. It is expected to reach the coast via Balimela reservoir on the morning of the 29th.
By then, wind speeds are expected to decrease slightly but will still range from 60–70 km/h, accompanied by heavy to very heavy rainfall. The cyclone will move from Malkangiri through Koraput district (Jaypur, Boriguma) to Nabarangpur, and then cross Bhramrakot to enter Chhattisgarh.
This predicted path has been shared by the Water Resources Department. On the 29th, Monthaa is expected to affect Odisha, especially the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, and Kandhamal, bringing heavy rain along with strong winds.
According to the Water Resources Department, the cyclone will intensify over deep waters. On the morning of the 28th (Tuesday), it is expected to transform into a cyclone with wind speeds exceeding 80 km/h, making landfall along the Andhra coast between 6 PM and 9 PM.
Although Odisha will not experience the full impact during landfall, southern Odisha and its coast are likely to experience heavy rain on the 29th. Starting today, southern Odisha is already witnessing heavy rainfall, and the government has declared a holiday in 9 districts.
For rescue operations, 128 teams have been deployed across 8 districts. Essential commodities have been stocked and arranged for emergency distribution. Ministers have stated that Odisha is likely to face heavy to very heavy rainfall from Monday onwards.
The government has mobilized resources in advance under the disaster preparedness plan. Holidays have been canceled in 9 districts, including Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Balasore, Kendrapara, Khordha, and Puri.
The Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the cyclone situation at the SRC office today. In the districts likely to be affected, 24 ODRAF units, 5 NDRF teams, and 99 fire brigade teams will be deployed. Evacuation of residents from low-lying areas is expected to be completed by Monday 5 PM.
Only districts under red warning will have specific evacuation and emergency measures; other areas will follow precautionary guidelines.
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