Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall Near Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Why in the news
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narasapuram around midnight on 29 October 2025, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to coastal areas.
Key facts
- Montha developed on 25 October 2025 over the Bay of Bengal.
- It was a Severe Cyclonic Storm, a class with winds of 89 to 117 km/h.
- Landfall was near Narasapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Peak winds were 95 km/h with a minimum central pressure of 988 hPa, according to IMD data.
- It was the second severe cyclonic storm of the 2025 North Indian Ocean season.
- Heavy rain and wind affected coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and parts of Tamil Nadu.
About the name and tracking
The name Montha was given by Thailand under the WMO-ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones. It is a Thai word for a beautiful or fragrant flower and refers to the egg magnolia (Magnolia liliifera). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is one of six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) that track and name cyclones in this region.
Exam angle
- Cyclone names are supplied by member countries in a set list; Montha came from Thailand.
- Severe Cyclonic Storm means winds of 89 to 117 km/h on the IMD scale.
- IMD is an RSMC for the North Indian Ocean.