Stand With the Victims of Cyclone Montha in Andhra Pradesh

Late in October 2025, Cyclone Montha made landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh — bringing torrential rains, fierce winds, and a devastating storm surge that flooded entire towns overnight.

In just a few hours, lives and livelihoods were torn apart. Roofs were blown away, power lines snapped, and families ran for safety as water entered their homes. Many villages across Konaseema, Nellore, East Godavari, and Kakinada were completely cut off as roads disappeared under the floodwaters.

“We had only a few minutes to grab our children and run,” says Rani, a mother from Amalapuram. “The water kept rising. When it finally stopped, our house was gone.”

The Scale of the Calamity

The state government estimates the total damage at ₹5,265 crore covering homes, power lines, roads, and schools. But what’s hardest to rebuild are the 112,000+ hectares of standing crops washed away across 15 districts. For thousands of small farmers, this was their entire year’s income.

Tea, paddy, maize, banana, and vegetable fields lie buried under mud. Cattle sheds have collapsed. Feed and drinking water are scarce. Even now, many villages are without electricity or clean water.

“Our paddy was ready for harvest. Now, it’s rotting under the water. We don’t know how we’ll repay our loans,” says Suresh, a farmer from Kakinada.

What’s Happening on the Ground

According to local news, tens of thousands were evacuated before landfall but thousands more remain displaced. Relief camps are overflowing; people are sleeping on mats, sharing scarce food and water. With bridges washed away, many communities are still waiting for aid to reach them.

How You Can Help

Your contribution can bring urgent relief to families who’ve lost everything:

• Nutritious meals for children and displaced families
  
  

• Temporary shelter kits with tarpaulins, blankets, and mats
  
  

• Clean drinking water and hygiene essentials to prevent disease
  
  

• Emergency medicines for the injured and elderly
  
  

• Animal feed and farming essentials for affected farmers
  
  

Together, we can bring them hope.  Stand with Andhra Pradesh. Donate now.