Pakyong, March 15 -- A sudden spell of severe weather lashed several parts of Sikkim on Sunday evening, bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms that caused disruptions and accidents in different areas of the state.

In one incident, a tree collapsed onto a passenger vehicle at Chota Singtam near Assam Linzey under the Namcheybong Constituency during the intense storm. The strong winds and heavy rain caused the tree to fall directly on the vehicle, leaving three occupants injured. Local residents quickly rushed to the spot and helped rescue the injured passengers before transporting them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

In a separate tragic incident, a 55-year-old woman identified as Kala Devi Chettri lost her lif...