Lethal Storm in Sikkim: A Tragic Consequence of Nature's Fury

A severe storm accompanied by hail battered various parts of Sikkim on Sunday evening, resulting in a tragic casualty, according to local officials.

In the Tumin-Lingi constituency, a 55-year-old woman, Kala Devi Chettri, tragically lost her life after being pinned beneath a falling tree in Rakdong Kafer. Meanwhile, near Assam Linzey in the Namcheybong constituency, a tree fell on a vehicle, injuring three individuals who were promptly rescued by local residents and transported to a nearby hospital.

Further weather-induced damage was reported in Gangtok's MP Golai area, where a pine tree was partially uprooted and scorched in a thunderstorm. Due to the adverse conditions, a preventive power shutdown was enacted in some regions. The Gangtok district administration has urged caution among travelers, deploying emergency response teams to maintain public safety and clear obstructed roads.