With the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal intensifying into Cyclone Montha, the East Coast Railway has issued a high alert and taken precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety. In an official statement, authorities announced the cancellation of 43 train services operating along the cyclone-affected routes.
మొంథా తుఫాను ప్రభావంతో ఈరోజు, రేపు 43 రైళ్లు రద్దు చేస్తున్నట్లుగా ప్రకటించిన ఈస్ట్ కోస్ట్ రైల్వే విభాగం#MonthaToofan #indianrailway pic.twitter.com/hWaeGRkCWS
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The cancellations will remain in effect from October 27 to 29, when the storm is projected to impact coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Railway officials emphasized that the decision was made keeping in mind the potential risks posed by heavy rains and strong winds associated with Cyclone Montha.
Passengers have been advised to check the real-time status of their trains through the official railway website or helpline before traveling. The East Coast Railway has also released a detailed list of the affected services and urged travelers to stay updated through official channels as the situation develops.