Cyclone ‘Montha’ wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, damaging crops, homes, and infrastructure. Over 83,000 farmers were affected, with 43,000 hectares of crops lost and ₹2,200 crore power damage reported in Andhra. Odisha saw heavy rain, landslides, and crop losses. Governments launched relief, evacuating 19,000 people and beginning damage assessment.