Stay Connected When the Internet Goes Down ..?
Cyclone Montha is expected to hit Andhra Pradesh and southern odisha by the evening or night of october 28. With heavy rain, strong winds, and possible power cuts, staying tech-ready is as important as storing food and water.
Andhra Pradesh: Kakinada, Konaseema, Eluru, east and West Godavari
Odisha: Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada
Winds up to 110 km/h, heavy rainfall, and sea waves up to 1 meter
Named “Montha” by Thailand
Fully charge phones, power banks, laptops, and tablets before the storm.
Use a large power bank (20,000 mAh+) for multiple phone charges.
Enable battery saver mode and close unnecessary apps to extend battery life.
Download offline maps, SOS apps, and weather updates that work without internet.
Keep portable hotspots charged.
Plug Wi-Fi routers into a UPS to stay online during power cuts.
Keep torches, radios, and emergency lights handy.
Save data: Keep important documents in cloud storage and on a pen drive.
Offline contacts: Note down emergency numbers of hospitals, police, and relatives
Use simple apps: Light apps or SMS work better when the internet is weak.
Old phones: Keep a feature phone charged for longer battery life
Recharge early: Complete mobile recharges before the storm in case online payments fail.
Get alerts: Keep your phone on for official emergency messages, even without internet.
GPS on: Enable location and battery saver mode for faster assistance
Unplug devices: Switch off home electronics to prevent damage from lightning or voltage spikes.
Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Follow local news and weather updates.
Keep phones charged for emergency updates.
By taking these precautions, you can stay connected, safe, and informed even if the internet or electricity goes down during Cyclone Montha.
Areas Likely to Be Affected
Andhra Pradesh: Kakinada, Konaseema, Eluru, east and West Godavari
Odisha: Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada
Winds up to 110 km/h, heavy rainfall, and sea waves up to 1 meter
Named “Montha” by Thailand
Charge Up & Prepare Devices
Fully charge phones, power banks, laptops, and tablets before the storm.
Use a large power bank (20,000 mAh+) for multiple phone charges.
Enable battery saver mode and close unnecessary apps to extend battery life.
Download offline maps, SOS apps, and weather updates that work without internet.
Keep portable hotspots charged.
Plug Wi-Fi routers into a UPS to stay online during power cuts.
Keep torches, radios, and emergency lights handy.
Easy Tech Steps to Stay Safe
Save data: Keep important documents in cloud storage and on a pen drive.
Offline contacts: Note down emergency numbers of hospitals, police, and relatives
Use simple apps: Light apps or SMS work better when the internet is weak.
Old phones: Keep a feature phone charged for longer battery life
Recharge early: Complete mobile recharges before the storm in case online payments fail.
Get alerts: Keep your phone on for official emergency messages, even without internet.
GPS on: Enable location and battery saver mode for faster assistance
Unplug devices: Switch off home electronics to prevent damage from lightning or voltage spikes.
Key Advice
Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Follow local news and weather updates.
Keep phones charged for emergency updates.
By taking these precautions, you can stay connected, safe, and informed even if the internet or electricity goes down during Cyclone Montha.