Overview On October 26, 2025 , Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha reviewed the state's preparedness for the impending Cyclone ‘Montha’ . The review involved officers from various departments and focused on minimizing human loss and ensuring the safety of coastal communities. The meeting took place at the A.P. State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) office in Tadepalli. Key Developments Review Meeting and Directives Ms. Anitha visited the APSDMA office and received a briefing from Managing Director Prakhar Jain . She directed District Collectors and Nodal Officers to be on high alert and implement all necessary measures to prevent loss of life. The emphasis was on proactive steps such as evacuating villagers from coastal areas and ensuring fishermen do not venture into the sea. Weather Forecast and Warnings The state is expecting heavy rainfall on October 27, 28, and 29, 2025 , as Cyclone Montha is projected to cross the coast within 48 hours . District Collectors have been instructed to alert villagers in coastal regions about the impending danger and the need for evacuation. NDRF Deployment V.V.N. Prasanna Kumar , Commandant of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 10th Battalion , announced the deployment of teams to several districts including Nellore, Kakinada, Konaseema, and Srikakulam . The NDRF is prepared to send additional teams with life-saving equipment to affected areas as needed. Coordination: NDRF teams are instructed to coordinate with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) , Disaster Management, Revenue departments, and District Collectors. Preparedness: Additional teams are on standby with necessary life-saving gadgets. UPSC Relevance This news article is relevant to the UPSC Civil Services Exam , particularly under GS Paper III (Disaster Management) and GS Paper II (Government Policies and Interventions) . It highlights the importance of disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. Key Areas for UPSC Preparation Disaster Management: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of various agencies like NDRF , SDRF , and APSDMA . Government Policies: Analyzing the effectiveness of government policies and interventions in disaster mitigation and response. Inter-Agency Coordination: Evaluating the importance of coordination between national and state-level agencies for effective disaster management. Important Facts Event: Review of Cyclone Montha preparedness Date: October 26, 2025 Location: APSDMA office, Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh Key Personnel: Vangalapudi Anitha , Prakhar Jain , V.V.N. Prasanna Kumar Agencies Involved: APSDMA , NDRF , SDRF Affected Areas: Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh including Nellore, Kakinada, Konaseema, and Srikakulam