Cyclone Montha Slams Andhra! 110 Kmph Winds Batter Coast, Mass Evacuations Underway

This India Today Special Report, anchored by Rajdeep Sardesai, tracks the landfall of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Correspondents Apurva and Abdul Bashir provide live updates from the ground in Kakinada and Machilipatnam, the areas bearing the brunt of the storm. According to Akshita Nandgopal's analysis, 'the worst isn't over. The next few hours will be crucial to really assess what the impact of the cyclone is'. The report details the extensive precautionary measures undertaken by the state government, including the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams, the establishment of over 350 relief camps, and restrictions on vehicular movement. With wind speeds gusting up to 110 km/h, the storm has led to power outages and the evacuation of thousands from low-lying coastal areas as authorities aim for zero casualties.