Cyclone Montha Weakens After Landfall in Andhra Pradesh, Killing One

Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing winds up to 100 kmph and heavy rainfall before weakening. The storm caused one fatality, submerged over 43,000 hectares of crops, and led to significant infrastructure damage, particularly to the power sector. The cyclone's impact was also felt in neighboring Odisha. The storm extensively disrupted transport, with authorities cancelling or diverting over 160 trains and numerous flights in the region as a precautionary measure.