🌪️ Cyclone Montha Wreaks Havoc: ₹5,265 Crore Damage in Andhra Pradesh, 44 Dead in Caribbean’s Hurricane Melissa
India and the Caribbean are reeling under the fury of two devastating storms — Cyclone Montha and Hurricane Melissa. As October draws to a close, the weather has turned deadly across both regions, leaving destruction, loss, and fear in its wake.
🌊 Montha’s Wrath: Andhra Pradesh Suffers Massive ₹5,265 Crore Loss
Born in the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Montha struck Andhra Pradesh with unprecedented force, causing catastrophic damage estimated at ₹5,265 crore.
According to the state government:
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Roads alone suffered losses worth ₹2,079 crore.
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Agriculture bore damages of ₹829 crore, while power and water resources departments lost around ₹207 crore.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that with the help of technology, preparedness, and early planning, the administration managed to minimize further loss. A detailed report is being prepared for submission to the central government.
🌀 Hurricane Melissa’s Fury: 44 Lives Lost Across the Caribbean
While India battled Montha, the Caribbean was devastated by Hurricane Melissa.
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In Haiti, a river embankment collapse near the town of Petit-Goâve killed 25 people, including several children.
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In Jamaica, at least 19 people lost their lives, bringing the total death toll to 44.
The twin disasters have left communities shattered and recovery efforts stretched thin.
⚠️ IMD Alert: Heavy Rainfall Threat Looms Over India on October 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide warning for October 31, predicting widespread heavy rainfall and thunderstorms due to Montha’s remnants.
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Eastern and central India — especially Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh — are expected to be worst affected.
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Red and orange alerts have been issued in several areas amid fears of flooding and landslides.
🌧️ High Alert States: Where Heavy Rain Will Strike
The IMD has placed multiple regions under high alert:
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Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Rayalaseema — likely to witness extremely heavy rainfall.
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Vidarbha, Marathwada, Saurashtra-Kutch (Gujarat) — heavy showers predicted.
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Odisha and Chhattisgarh — moderate to heavy rain between October 30–31.
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Northeast India (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh) — light to moderate rainfall.
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Southern States (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka) — scattered showers expected.
🌧️ October’s Final Fury: Will Montha Drown Cities on 31st?
As Montha’s remnants move inland, IMD warns of flash floods in low-lying regions. With soil saturation already high from continuous rains, urban flooding could impact major cities. Citizens are urged to stay alert and follow safety advisories.
🌎 A Month of Storms and Fear
From the Bay of Bengal to the Caribbean Sea, October 2025 will be remembered as a month of unrelenting cyclones and human tragedy. While governments rush to assess the damage, the dual fury of Montha and Melissa has once again reminded the world of nature’s unpredictable power.
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