Andhra Pradesh, Odisha On High Alert 'Cyclone Montha'

At least five Andhra districts of Kakinada, East Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru and West Godavari were on their toes with a slew of



contingency measures. 

These included evacuations from vulnerable zones, school closures and advisories to fishermen not to venture into the seas. 

In Kakinada, officials started moving people from Hope Island to safer zones. Schools will be closed from October 27 to 31 in anticipation of heavy rain.