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The landfall process started around 7 pm, the India Meteorological Department says

Cyclone Montha is intensifying, expected to become a severe cyclonic storm. It's forecast to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada on October 28th. Coastal districts are experiencing rain and strong winds. Authorities are on high alert, evacuating residents, and deploying teams and drones for monitoring.

The cyclone is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning

The Met warned of the possibility of landslides in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts

The cyclone is likely to turn into a severe storm by Tuesday

A National Crisis Management Committee meeting reviewed cyclone preparedness. The cyclone is expected to strengthen, impacting eastern and southern coasts. NDRF and armed forces are on standby. Fishermen are warned to stay out of the Bay of Bengal until October 29.

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Himachal Pradesh enjoyed bright sunshine and pleasant weather, attracting tourists. The weather is expected to remain clear and dry until Diwali. Temperatures are near normal, with the minimum slightly above average.

Regional fires contributed to severe haze episodes in New Delhi in November 2024, with PM2.5 levels reaching 13 times the daily standard set by the WHO

Conditions remained dry across Punjab and Haryana

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After excess rains in October so far, weather likely to remain dry from October 8

As per IMD data, Narnaul recorded highest rainfall at 41 mm, followed by Mahendragarh (33 mm) and Ambala (26.8 mm)

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds significantly cooled Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on Monday. Temperatures plummeted, marking the coldest day of the month. A western disturbance interacting with moist winds from the Bay of Bengal triggered the weather. Conditions should stabilize by week's end.

Maximum temperature fell to 23 degree Celsius

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The IMD predicted thunderstorms accompanied with lightning, moderate to heavy rainfall, and gusty winds in Delhi