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<p>On October 29, 2025, the remnants of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha continue to unleash chaos across eastern India, transitioning from a ferocious Bay of Bengal beast to a relentless rainmaker. After slamming into the coast near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh late on October 28 with peak winds of 120 km/h, the storm has weakened to a cyclonic entity with sustained speeds of 65 km/h and gusts up to 85 km/h. Yet, its moisture-laden clouds refuse to dissipate, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red alerts for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Bihar on October 30 and 31, escalating to sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim by October 31. This prolonged deluge could swell rivers, trigger flash floods, and exacerbate landslides in vulnerable terrains, marking Montha as the third cyclone of the 2025 post-monsoon season and a stark reminder of escalating climate threats.</p>



<p><strong>Live Tracker Snapshot (As of 2 PM IST, Oct 29):</strong> Montha&#8217;s center lingers over north coastal Andhra Pradesh, drifting west-northwest at 10 km/h. Rainfall radar shows intense bands over Odisha (50-100 mm in 24 hours) and Jharkhand, with isolated pockets in Bihar already logging 75 mm. Wind alerts: Gale-force gusts (50-60 km/h) persist in Yanam and coastal Odisha till evening. Casualties: 2 confirmed deaths in Andhra Pradesh from tree falls and electrocution; over 5,000 evacuated. Infrastructure: 33 blocks in Odisha hit, with 362 relief kitchens serving 18,000+ shelter seekers. Crop havoc: Paddy fields in Warangal (Telangana) and Patrapur (Odisha) flattened, affecting 4+ acres per farmer; government surveys kick off October 30 for compensation.</p>



<p>Montha&#8217;s rapid intensification from a depression on October 26 to severe cyclonic status in under 48 hours underscores a worrying trend: 2025 has seen four cyclones in the Bay of Bengal alone, surpassing the 2010-2020 average by 40% per IMD climatology data. Named by Thailand, this storm&#8217;s path mirrored 2021&#8217;s Yaas but with fiercer early surges, fueled by warmer sea surface temperatures (up 1.2°C above normal, per NOAA satellite metrics). Post-landfall weakening was swift due to frictional drag over the Eastern Ghats, but the embedded monsoon trough has supercharged rainfall potential, projecting 150-200 mm accumulations in Bihar&#8217;s Gangetic plains by October 31 a volume that could rival the 2023 floods displacing 2 million. In Sikkim, where 2023&#8217;s glacial burst claimed 40 lives, Montha&#8217;s rains heighten debris flow risks in Teesta River valleys, demanding hyper-local evacuations.</p>



<p>Odisha&#8217;s resilience shines through amid the wreckage: Chief Minister&#8217;s office reports minimal structural collapses thanks to 500+ cyclone shelters, but landslides in Patrapur block have isolated 20+ villages, halting supplies. Farmers like Sudershan from Warangal district mourn inundated chili and cotton crops, with early estimates pegging losses at â¹500 crore statewide. Bihar, still reeling from July&#8217;s deluge, faces a double whammy: IMD models predict river levels in Kosi and Gandak surging 2-3 meters, potentially submerging 10 districts. West Bengal&#8217;s sub-Himalayan foothills, including Darjeeling and Kalimpong, brace for 100-150 mm bursts on October 31, where fragile slopes could unleash mudslides akin to 2017&#8217;s monsoons. Sikkim&#8217;s IMD outpost warns of isolated extremely heavy falls (>;200 mm), urging tourist shutdowns in Gangtok.</p>



<p><strong>Historical Deep Dive &; Climate Nexus (Research-Backed):</strong> Bay of Bengal cyclones have intensified 15% in frequency since 2000, per a 2024 World Bank study, with post-monsoon storms like Montha contributing 30% of annual rainfall variability in eastern India. Compared to 2019&#8217;s Fani (winds 215 km/h, $8B damage), Montha&#8217;s lower intensity spared urban centers but amplified rural agony through sheer precipitation a shift experts link to La Niña&#8217;s 2025 onset, boosting moisture convergence by 20% (IPCC AR6 insights). Odisha&#8217;s 90% reduction in cyclone fatalities since 1999 stems from early warning systems, yet climate models forecast a 25% rise in extreme rain events by 2030, pressuring adaptive infrastructure.</p>



<p><strong>IMD Forecast Breakdown &; Tactical Prep:</strong> Core: Weakening further into a low-pressure area by October 30 over Chhattisgarh. Rain radar: Bihar (very heavy, 115-204 mm); Gangetic West Bengal (heavy till Oct 31); Jharkhand (decreasing post-Oct 30). Wind fade-out: Below 40 km/h inland by evening. Weather: Overcast with thunderstorms, temps 24-28°C, no major disruptions beyond east. Pro tips: Stock 72-hour emergency kits (water, meds, torches); monitor IMD app for hourly alerts; avoid low-lying roads in Patna or Ranchi; farmers, secure livestock in elevated sheds. Governments: Andhra&#8217;s NDRF teams on standby; Odisha activates crop insurance claims via PMFBY portal.</p>



<p><strong>Impact Hotspots &; Human Stories:</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Vulnerable Spotlight: Bihar&#8217;s Flood-Prone Belts</strong> – Patna and Muzaffarpur at highest risk; 2024&#8217;s floods cost â¹10,000 crore, Montha could add 15%.</li>



<li><strong>Hero in Crisis: Odisha&#8217;s Relief Network</strong> – 18,762 fed via free kitchens; Minister Suresh Pujari vows swift damage assessments.</li>



<li><strong>Wake-Up Call: Telangana Farmer&#8217;s Plight</strong> – Sudershan&#8217;s 4-acre loss highlights need for climate-resilient seeds, as 30% of India&#8217;s paddy faces annual cyclone threats.</li>
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<p><strong>Outlook &; Call to Resilience:</strong> Montha recedes by November 1, but its legacy lingers in soaked soils and scarred fields, tallying â¹2,000-3,000 crore in damages across six states. As IMD eyes a quiet November, this storm amplifies the urgency for India&#8217;s National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Phase II. Share your rain tales or safety hacks below will you prep your kit today? Stay vigilant, stay connected for real-time pulses.</p>



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<p>Cyclone Montha live updates: Post-landfall fury hits hard with IMD forecasting very heavy rains in Bihar (Oct 30-31), sub-Himalayan West Bengal &; Sikkim (Oct 31). Track crop losses, 2 deaths in AP, Odisha landslides; expert tips to stay safe amid 2025&#8217;s intensifying cyclones.</p>



<p>Cyclone Montha live tracker, IMD rainfall alert 2025, heavy rain Bihar West Bengal Sikkim, cyclonic storm damage Andhra Pradesh, Odisha cyclone updates, climate change cyclones India</p>



<p>Montha landfall Kakinada, IMD wind speed forecast, crop damage Odisha farmers, Bihar flood risks October 31, Sikkim heavy rainfall warning, Andhra Pradesh cyclone deaths, Gangetic West Bengal rain till Oct 31</p>



<p><strong>Hashtags:</strong> #CycloneMontha #IMDRainAlert #BiharFloods #WestBengalRain #SikkimWeather #OdishaCycloneDamage #ClimateCrisisIndia #MonthaTracker #HeavyRain2025 #StaySafe</p>



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<li>Embed link to IMD official bulletin: <a href="https://mausam.imd.gov.in/imd_latest/contents/cyclone.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cyclone Montha IMD Forecast</a></li>



<li>Internal link idea: Related article on &#8220;Top 5 Deadliest Cyclones in Bay of Bengal History&#8221;</li>
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<p>*(Sources: IMD rainfall forecasts; landfall details; damage reports; X updates on Odisha impacts) *</p>

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