Heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas of Sikkim

Continuous snowfall reported in high-altitude areas of Sikkim. The temperature is expected to drop further in coming days.

Heavy snowfall has been reported in high-altitude areas of Sikkim, officials said on Wednesday.

Continuous snowfall since Tuesday night has blocked access to areas such as Lachung, Yumthang and Lachen in North Sikkim district and Uttarey in West Sikkim district, they said.