Severe Cyclone Montha crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast near Narsapur early Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and claiming two lives. Strong winds uprooted trees and power poles, while torrential rains flooded several villages, roads, and low-lying areas across coastal districts. Vehicular movement was severely disrupted as streams and lakes overflowed.
Teams from the NDRF and SDRF began clearing fallen trees and restoring power supply in affected regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclone weakened into a deep depression while moving towards Telangana and south Chhattisgarh. Paddy fields in Konaseema district suffered major losses, with around 20,000 acres of crops destroyed.
Flooding in Vijayawada and Nandyal submerged roads and houses, halting traffic. The Srisailam ghat road was closed after landslides, while in Bapatla district, 20 people trapped in floodwaters were rescued. Authorities evacuated 200 workers from the Veligonda project tunnels as floodwater entered the site.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Udelarevu in Konaseema for an aerial survey and review. The government announced ₹1,000 financial aid for affected individuals in relief camps, along with free essential commodities for displaced families.
