Cyclone Montha has begun its deadly landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, unleashing torrential rains, violent winds, and chaos across the Bay of Bengal region. Over 50,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps as the storm intensifies into a severe cyclonic system. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, directing all agencies to remain on high alert.

Mumbai was left paralyzed after receiving nearly 200 mm rainfall in just six hours on August 19. Streets turned into rivers, traffic came to a crawl, and train services were suspended as floodwaters wreaked havoc across the city. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation with the disaster management department, warning that the next 48 hours will be crucial for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg, which remain on high alert.