By Admin 
The Union Health Ministry has reviewed the preparations regarding Cyclonic Storm Montha and has given full assurance of necessary assistance to the coastal states. Due to Montha, life was affected in 15 districts of Andhra Pradesh. Due to this storm, 3 people died and 2 people were injured. According to the Meteorological Department, the storm is weakening, but the government has issued an alert in the affected areas.
Odisha Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Manorama Mohanty said that after the arrival of Montha, there has been heavy rain at 25 places in Odisha. Gajapati district recorded the highest rainfall of 150.5 mm and heavy rainfall is expected at some places in the next 24 hours. He further said that there is a possibility of rain across the state, along with thunder, lightning and strong winds.
What did Odisha CM tell?
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi said that there is no threat to Odisha. Teams are prepared for every situation. So far we have evacuated more than 11,000 people to safe places. Odisha Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida said that more than 2,000 pregnant women have been safely sheltered in maternity homes across the state during the cyclone.
Schools closed in 6 districts of Telangana
According to news agency ANI, due to cyclone Montha, red alert has been issued by closing schools in 6 districts of Telangana. Due to Cyclone Montha, heavy rain is expected at some places in the next 24 hours. There is also a possibility of lightning and strong winds. Due to Montha, Telangana recorded 15.4 mm rainfall on Wednesday. According to the Telangana government, the highest rainfall was recorded in Warangal district (77.8 mm).
Impact of Montha in UP
According to the Meteorological Department, due to the storm Montha, an alert of heavy rain has been issued in Purvanchal on 30-31 October. A warning of torrential rain has been issued in Varanasi-Mirzapur division and there is a possibility of wind accompanied by thunder in 31 districts. Gusty wind will blow at a speed of 30-40 km per hour. People have been appealed to be alert and cautious.
impact in jharkhand
The effect of cyclonic storm Montha is also visible in Jharkhand. Due to the storm, it started raining in many districts of Jharkhand including Ranchi on Tuesday. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of heavy rain at isolated places in 19 districts including Ranchi till Friday. Here, Disaster Management Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari has also instructed the DCs of all the districts to be cautious and complete the necessary preparations.
The Meteorological Department has released the latest report regarding Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Due to weakening of Montha, the effect of rain continues in the area. Light rain was recorded in many parts of Tamil Nadu at night, but there was no rain in Puducherry and Karaikal.
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