Indian Coast Guard Advisory
The Indian Coast Guard has reached out to fishermen at sea using ships and aircraft, advising them to return to the shores or nearest harbours immediately due to the impending Cyclone Montha.
Cyclone Montha Forecast
A fresh Low Pressure Area formed over the Bay has become Well Marked and is expected to intensify into Depression and Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' on October 27, bringing heavy rains to North coastal and North Interior districts of Tamil Nadu and some Cauvery delta region districts till Tuesday.
Other News
- A road accident in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh claimed the lives of 19 bus passengers and a motorcyclist when a Bangalore-bound private bus caught fire after hitting a motorcycle.
- A statement by Govindan noted that the state government "cannot fully implement the Left political line".
"cannot fully implement the Left political line"
Author's summary: Cyclone Montha prompts Coast Guard advisory.