Cyclone Montha Likely to Hit Andhra Pradesh Coast; NCMC Reviews Preparedness
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into Cyclone Montha, the season's first cyclonic storm. It is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada by Tuesday night. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), chaired by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan, met to review preparedness across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Odisha. Heavy rainfall alerts (Orange and Red) have been issued. The NDRF and armed forces are on alert to ensure zero loss of life and minimize damage to infrastructure and essential services.
Key Points
- Cyclone Montha is the first cyclonic storm of the season, originating in the Bay of Bengal.
- The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is the top body for disaster management coordination at the national level.
- NDRF teams and relief teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard have been mobilized for rescue operations.
- The primary goal is achieving 'zero loss of lives' through proactive mitigation and rapid restoration of essential services.
Exam Facts
- The NCMC meeting was chaired by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan.
- The cyclone is expected to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Wind speeds are predicted to reach 90-100 kmph, gusting to 110 kmph.
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