Cyclone Montha Aftermath: States Assess Damage, Centre Assures Support

This special report covers the impact of Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha across the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The government has appealed to the people 'to stay indoors and if only necessary work is there people can come out or rather they should stay indoor'. Reporters from India Today detail the on-ground situation from Chennai, where widespread rainfall was reported, to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, where authorities were on high alert. The report highlights the precautionary measures taken, including the deployment of NDRF and SDRF teams, the establishment of relief centres, and advisories for tourists and locals to avoid beaches. While the storm's main impact, with wind speeds gusting up to 110 km/h, was concentrated in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, Odisha also braced for heavy rain and strong winds, cancelling train services and preparing for evacuations in vulnerable coastal areas such as Gopalpur.