Cyclone Montha Intensifies, Odisha Braces for Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds
Bhubaneswar, October 25, 2025 — A well-marked low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue multiple weather alerts across Odisha. The system is expected to strengthen further into a deep depression within the next 24 hours.
Forecast and Impact
According to IMD officials, the depression is moving west-northwest. While coastal Andhra Pradesh may face the brunt of the storm, Odisha is forecasted to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, gusty winds reaching 60–70 kmph, and isolated thunderstorms.
Districts Under Alert
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued:
- Yellow Alert (Oct 27): Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri.
- Orange Alert (Oct 28): Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Puri, and Ganjam.
- Orange Alert (Oct 29): Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak.
Safety Measures and Advisories
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea from October 26 due to rough conditions over the west-central Bay of Bengal. Coastal residents are urged to stay indoors during intense weather and follow updates from local authorities.
Disaster response teams have been mobilised in vulnerable areas. Residents are advised to avoid waterlogged zones and weak structures.
Outlook
The system is expected to weaken gradually after October 30. However, persistent rainfall may lead to waterlogging and localized flooding in low-lying regions.