Hyderabad: Train services have been severely disrupted in coastal Andhra Pradesh due to heavy rain and strong winds caused by Cyclone Montha. The South Central Railway has cancelled dozens of trains scheduled for October 27, 28, 29, and 30.
This includes train number 18464 KSR Bengaluru Bhubaneswar Prashanti Express, scheduled for Odisha on October 29. Trains bound for Patna, including the Ernakulam Express, Ernakulam Howrah Express, and Kanyakumari Dibrugarh Express, have been diverted. Airlines have also issued advisories for passengers. The South Central Railway announced the cancellation of 72 trains scheduled for October 27, 28, 29, and 30, and several others have been diverted. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager of South Central Railway and South Central Railway, and senior officials from East Coast Railway, Southern Railway, and divisions. Passenger facilities were discussed. Flight operations have also been affected. Passengers have been asked to check flight status before going to the airport. Cyclone Montha is wreaking havoc in Andhra Pradesh, prompting people to be evacuated. Trains are being cancelled. Flight advisories have been issued. Coastal districts will face heavy rain and strong winds. Emergency services are on high alert. Cyclone Montha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and is making landfall in the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh. Strong winds and rain have begun in the coastal districts. The administration has urged people in the affected areas to remain vigilant and follow safety advice. District officials have put all emergency services on high alert. Several rescue teams have been deployed. Drones have been deployed for weather monitoring. Heavy rains over the past few days have disrupted normal life in many coastal and interior districts. Cancelled Trains
Train Number – From – Travel Date
18463 – Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru – 28-10-2025
17015 – Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad – 28-10-2025
20851 – Bhubaneswar-Puducherry – 28-10-2025
Diversion
18189 – Tatanagar Ernakulam Express – 28-10-2025
18638 – SMVT-Bengaluru-Hatia – 28-10-2025
IndiGo Issues Passenger Advisory
The storm is also likely to impact air traffic. Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Rajahmundry will be the most affected. IndiGo Airlines has issued an advisory for passengers. In a statement posted on X, it said that flights to and from affected cities will be affected due to the cyclonic storm and the expected heavy rainfall.
Passengers are advised to check flight status before arriving at the airport. They should also allow extra time to reach the airport as waterlogging and traffic congestion are expected. Passengers will be notified in the event of flight cancellations.
