Heavy rainfall expected in sikkim, imd forecasts floods, landslides, travel disruptions | check weather update

SIKKIM WEATHER: IN ITS ADVISORY, THE IMD WARNED RESIDENTS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO REMAIN VIGILANT AS THE SITUATION COULD ESCALATE DUE TO CONTINUOUS RAINFALL OVER THE COMING DAYS. Gangtok:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Sikkim, citing a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and moisture

incursion as the main contributing factors. The weather department has cautioned that the persistent downpour may lead to floods, landslides, and travel disruption across the state. In its

advisory, the IMD warned residents and local authorities to remain vigilant as the situation could escalate due to continuous rainfall over the coming days. PARTS OF SOUTH BENGAL EXPECTED TO

FACE THUNDERSTORMS  The alert also extended to parts of southern West Bengal, where thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have been predicted. Districts such as Purulia and

Birbhum are likely to be affected. According to the IMD, light to moderate thunderstorms and lightning, accompanied by rain and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph, are expected to

impact certain areas within the next two to three hours. Authorities have urged residents in the affected districts to stay in safe locations during thunderstorm activity to avoid any

mishaps. The weather office on Tuesday also issued a broader forecast of heavy rain in the northern districts of West Bengal, while thunderstorm activity is likely to continue in southern

parts of the state till Friday. In addition, the region may experience light to moderate thundershowers later this evening, which could bring scattered relief to the ongoing heat and

humidity, though the overall weather pattern remains volatile. Officials have advised people to keep monitoring local weather updates and follow safety protocols issued by district

administrations. ASSAM WEATHER UPDATE  Meanwhile, IMD has predicted unstable weather conditions across Assam for the next two to three days, with several parts of the state likely to

experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. "As per rainfall data recorded on May 20, 2025, several locations in and around Guwahati have already received substantial precipitation,

including 112.5 mm at the Guwahati AWS station," officials said.