The India Meteorological Department said a cyclonic storm will intensify into a very severe storm. It will make landfall between northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha on October 28. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed officials to prioritise public safety, saying, "We must ensure zero-casualty during this emergency response period."
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, northern, delta and western districts
The cyclonic storm brewing over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a 'very severe cyclonic storm', the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. It is likely to be the second highest in terms of intensity. Last year's Montha was classified as a 'severe cyclonic storm'.
The maximum sustained wind speed associated with a very severe cyclonic storm is likely to be between 118 km per hour and 221 km per hour. The severe cyclonic storm will make landfall between the northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts on the morning of October 28.
The Odisha Government on Saturday (October 24, 2026) activated its disaster response and mitigation machinery. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the State's preparedness and directed officials to prioritise public safety, evacuation and emergency response, stressing a zero-casualty objective.