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Cyclone Montha to make landfall near Kakinada this evening, Andhra coast on high alert

Severe Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada this evening, prompting high alert across coastal Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states.

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Cyclone Montha

Cyclone Montha, which has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, is moving steadily towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on Tuesday evening.

IMD issues severe cyclone warning

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Montha is likely to cross the Andhra coast as a severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained winds of 90–100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. The system has been moving north-northwestward at about 15 kmph during the past six hours.
After making landfall, it is expected to weaken slightly and move towards Odisha.

IMD Director General Dr M Mohapatra said Andhra Pradesh would be the “most affected” state, followed by Odisha and Chhattisgarh. He added that heavy rainfall will lash parts of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu between October 28 and 30.

Emergency response and government measures

In response to the approaching storm, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 22 teams across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Chhattisgarh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and assured full central assistance.

Meanwhile, South Central Railway and East Coast Railway have cancelled over 100 trains for the next two days due to the cyclone’s impact on coastal operations. The authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea as tidal waves are expected to rise significantly. All beaches have been closed for tourists as a precautionary measure.

Odisha on alert

The Odisha government has evacuated residents from vulnerable coastal regions and placed all districts on alert. Eight southern districts under “red alert” are already witnessing light rain, with emergency shelters prepared to accommodate evacuees in case the cyclone alters its path.

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Mallikarjun Kharge warns action against workers over DK Shivakumar slogans

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned party workers of disciplinary action after pro-DK Shivakumar slogans disrupted a Congress programme in Bengaluru.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday strongly reprimanded party workers after a section of the audience raised slogans in support of DK Shivakumar during a party programme in Bengaluru. Kharge also warned that disciplinary action could be taken against those responsible for disrupting the event.

The incident took place during the ‘Sankalpa Samavesha’ programme, where party leaders had gathered for an organisational event. According to reports, some workers repeatedly chanted “DK-DK” slogans, prompting Kharge to intervene and ask them to maintain discipline.

Visibly upset by the sloganeering, Kharge reminded workers that the gathering was meant for the party and not for promoting individual leaders.

“This is not an individual’s programme, it is a party programme,” Kharge said while stressing that Congress functions as an organisation rather than around personalities.

The veteran leader also expressed displeasure over the disruption, questioning why a few people should dominate proceedings when many others had attended the programme. Referring to his long political career, Kharge said the party had contributed significantly to the rise of many leaders and emphasised the need to uphold organisational discipline.

Warning the workers against similar behaviour in the future, Kharge said footage from the event would be examined and action would be taken if necessary.

“Discipline is always necessary for the party. Whoever is shouting here, there will be footage. I will take disciplinary action after reviewing the footage,” he said.

The episode once again highlighted the importance the Congress leadership places on party discipline during organisational events in Karnataka.

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Delhi likely to see more rain and thunderstorms as IMD forecasts pleasant weather

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms as IMD forecasts pleasant weather and continued relief from heat.

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Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) may continue to get relief from intense summer heat as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in the coming days.

The weather department said changing weather conditions are expected to persist across Delhi-NCR, with intermittent rain and thunderstorm activity likely to keep temperatures under control. The maximum temperature in the national capital settled slightly above the seasonal average, while cloudy skies and moisture-laden winds are expected to bring further relief.

Rain forecast for Delhi-NCR

According to IMD, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are likely to witness light rainfall and thunderstorms. The weather agency said the spell of rain could be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to a drop in temperatures across the region.

Officials said the prevailing weather pattern is being influenced by favourable monsoon conditions and local weather systems, which are helping maintain relatively pleasant conditions in the region. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain below or around the 40 degrees Celsius mark over the next few days.

Monsoon advances over northern India

The southwest monsoon has advanced further into several parts of northern India, including areas of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Weather officials have indicated that conditions remain favourable for the monsoon’s further advance across more regions in northwestern India.

Meanwhile, different parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to experience varied weather conditions, with eastern districts likely to receive rainfall while some areas in eastern UP may continue to experience heatwave conditions. Rajasthan is also expected to witness rain and thunderstorm activity in several districts.

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Four killed after temple roof collapses at Maharashtra’s Yashwadi shrine

Four devotees were killed and several others injured after a portion of an under-construction roof collapsed at the Yashwadi temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district.

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Temple roof collapse

A tragic accident at a prominent temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district claimed four lives on Saturday after a portion of an under-construction roof collapsed on devotees gathered at the site.

The incident took place at the Yashwadi temple in Yashwadi village, around 190 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Authorities launched a large-scale rescue operation after devotees were trapped beneath the debris following the collapse.

According to local officials, the roof section in front of the sanctum, part of an ongoing construction project, gave way during the afternoon. MLA Rajesh Vitekar said 27 people were trapped under the rubble. All those trapped were later rescued, but four people lost their lives in the incident.

Several injured devotees were shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Three people were admitted to the District General Hospital, while around 20 others received treatment at RP Medical College, according to officials.

Rescue teams rushed to the site

Police, district administration personnel and emergency responders reached the temple soon after the collapse was reported. Rescue efforts continued for several hours as teams worked to remove debris and locate those trapped underneath.

Officials said the structure that collapsed was the temple’s sabhamandap, or outer assembly hall, where construction work was nearing completion. Initial assessments suggest there may have been a structural issue linked to a pillar being erected at the site, though the exact cause remains under investigation.

Popular pilgrimage site draws huge crowds

The Yashwadi temple is among the most visited religious sites in the Parbhani region and attracts thousands of devotees every Saturday. The accident occurred on a day when large numbers of worshippers had gathered at the shrine, increasing concerns about the scale of the tragedy.

Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the collapse and examine whether construction safety norms were followed during the expansion work.

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