The deep depression area formed in the Bay of Bengal has now transformed into a dangerous cyclonic storm ‘Montha’. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rains and strong winds in the coastal areas of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. NDRF and the administration are on full alert and preparations are underway to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safe places. High waves accompanied by strong winds. It has created an atmosphere of fear in the maritime areas. Weather experts say that the coming 48 hours may prove to be decisive for this storm.
