Gangtok, March 15 -- Parts of Sikkim are experiencing strong winds, heavy rainfall and hailstorms. Several areas witnessed intense rain accompanied by hailstones, leading to difficult travel conditions and temporary power disruptions in some places.

The India Meteorological Department, Gangtok, issued a special weather bulletin warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activities across Sikkim from today to 17th March due to a Western Disturbance passing over the region and moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal.

According to the forecast, light to moderate rain is likely across districts, including Gangtok, Gyalshing, Namchi and Soreng, while higher altitude areas of Mangan and Pakyong may experience rainfall along with snowfall. G...