Keeping in mind the severity of the impending cyclonic storm Montha brewing over the Bay of Bengal, people have been barred from visiting the beaches in Visakhapatnam, as the sea was rough along the coast and a steady sea surge was observed on Monday morning (October 27, 2025). The storm is likely to make its landfall near Kakinada coast on October 28.
The Visakhapatnam City Police Commissionerate has deployed security personnel and swimmers, especially at RK Beach, Rushikonda Beach, Yarada and Bhimili beaches as part of security measures.
On the other hand, the formation of Cyclone Montha brought back memories of the 2014 Hudhud cyclone that hit the Visakhapatnam city on October 12, 2014. The city suffered an estimated loss of ₹21,000 crore then.
Keeping in mind the memories of the Hudhud cyclone, people have started stocking up on all essential commodities due to the possible shortage of petrol, diesel, milk, water and cooking oil, and pulses. Panic buying was seen at government Rythu Bazaars (farmers’ market), for vegetables.
Indian Army on high alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ intensifies over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal
