IMD Issues Red Alert For Sikkim After Heavy Snowfall Blankets Indo-China Border

Sikkim Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Sikkim, warning of continued severe weather conditions over the next 24 hours. The warning comes as fresh snowfall blanketed the higher reaches of the Indo-China border, including the Nathula Pass area, on Friday. As a result, temperatures came down drastically in Sikkim.

The mercury dipped to sub-zero levels in several high-altitude regions, disrupting movement along key mountain routes, news agency ANI reported.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to very heavy snowfall was recorded in and around Nathula, Kupup, and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake since early morning.

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Local authorities have urged tourists and transport operators to avoid travelling to higher altitudes, as roads have turned slippery following heavy snowfall. Teams from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) are working round the clock to clear the accumulated snow and maintain essential road connectivity.

Residents have been advised to take all necessary safety precautions, while the state government has put disaster response teams on alert in case of emergencies.

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According to officials, temperatures in the Nathula region are expected to dip even further overnight, making this one of the earliest and most intense snowfalls of the season.

(With ANI Inputs)