Cyclone Montha Fury: Andhra on Red Alert, Chennai Inundated Ahead of Landfall

This special report details the impact of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha on India's east coast, with live updates from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. India Today reporters provide ground reports as Michaung approaches landfall near Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, with anticipated wind speeds up to 110 kmph. Mass evacuations are underway, supported by NDRF and SDRF teams. Chennai has experienced significant flooding due to torrential rains, drawing comparisons to the 2015 floods. The report also covers the impact of Cyclone Mandous across the region. Additionally, the bulletin addresses political opposition in Kerala and Tamil Nadu to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has voiced objections, alleging a "conspiracy web" to remove marginalized voters. Political developments in Karnataka, including cabinet reshuffle speculation and a High Court stay on a government order concerning RSS activities, are also featured, alongside actor Vijay's criticism of Tamil Nadu's paddy procurement policy.