Will Cyclone Montha also affect Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar? IMD provides an update

Posted on 28th Oct 2025 by rohit kumar

Cyclone Montha will hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh today, Tuesday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department. The IMD has stated that the impact of Cyclone Montha will be felt most in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

 

 

Montha will hit the coast at a speed of 100 kmph. A coastal alert has been issued in Andhra Pradesh. Schools have been ordered to close. Several flights have also been cancelled.

 

 

Fifty-four trains under the Vijayawada division of the South Central Railway have also been cancelled.

 

 

An orange alert has been issued in Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, and Mulugu. A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining northeastern districts. Heavy rain is also expected in Odisha for two to three days.

 

 

Will the rain also hit Delhi-NCR?

Amidst the approach of Cyclone Montha, the Meteorological Department has stated that due to a western disturbance, the weather in Delhi and its surrounding areas will remain pleasant for the next two days. Light rain and thundershowers are also forecast. The sky will remain cloudy for these two days.

 

 

Will the monsoon impact Uttar Pradesh and Bihar?

According to the Meteorological Department, the impact of the monsoon will be felt in Bihar. Bihar is a neighboring state of Odisha, so the impact of the monsoon may be felt in Bihar more than in Uttar Pradesh.

 

 

Many districts of Uttar Pradesh are receiving rain even before the monsoon makes landfall. Light rain was also observed in some areas, including Banda. The capital also experienced drizzle amid cloud movement, providing relief from the humid heat. The maximum temperature in Lucknow dropped by 3.8 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius, but the night temperature increased by six degrees Celsius, causing discomfort due to humidity.

 

 

According to the Meteorological Department, light rain is forecast in more than 50 districts of the state on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The maximum temperature may drop by up to three degrees Celsius in the next two to three days.

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