Cyclone Montha explained: From naming origins to meaning; the ‘beautiful flower’ in the storm

Cyclone Montha is set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28, bringing heavy rain to southern India. The storm, named by Thailand, is expected to make landfall near Kakinada with wind speeds up to 110 kmph. This naming convention, managed by the IMD, aims to simplify tropical storm communication.