Low pressure area is formed over Bay of Bengal amd the depression is converted into cyclone.
Cyclone is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh coast and Odisha is also likely to be affected.
Cyclones in North Indian ocean are given names from a pre - determined list submitted by countries in the region.
The countries are --- Bangladesh , India , Maldives , Myanmar, Oman , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Thailand , Yemen , Iran , Qatar , Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
The name " Montha " was suggested by Thailand.
It is one of the 13 member countries in North Indian ocean region.
Montha means fragrant flower or beautiful flower in Thai language.
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