Cyclone Montha weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh; however IMD warns of heavy rain across these parts of Central and North East India

Cyclone Montha has weakened to a Cyclonic Storm after making landfall in Andhra Pradesh, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. While the cyclone is losing strength, a parallel depression in the Arabian Sea is developing. The nation faces a prolonged spell of rain and thunderstorms across various regions, with specific forecasts for heavy downpours in several states.