Indian Army on high alert as Cyclone ‘Montha’ intensifies over Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal

Key Points

1. Indian Army on high alert due to Cyclone 'Montha' expected to intensify over the next 48 hours (October 26, 2025)
2. Two active weather systems observed: one in East Central Arabian Sea, another in Southeast Bay of Bengal (October 26, 2025, 5:30 a.m. IST)
3. Depression in Arabian Sea located 700 km west-southwest of Mumbai
4. Deep depression in Bay of Bengal located 610 km west of Port Blair
5. Cyclone 'Montha' expected to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh (Machilipatnam–Kakinada stretch) by October 28 with winds of 90–100 kmph
6. Indian Army activated Disaster Response Columns (DRCs) in likely affected areas
7. Army's operational and logistics control rooms maintaining 24/7 monitoring
8. Coordination established with NDMA, state disaster management authorities, and IMD