First published 10/4/2026, 11:07:15 AM · Last updated 10/4/2026, 11:07:15 AM

Light to moderate Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain, one or two spells of intense shower very likely to affect over some parts of Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, Gyalshing, Soreng, Namchi districts during next 2-3 hours from 16:20, 04-10-2026.

An alert says thunderstorms and lightning, with light to moderate rain and one or two intense showers, are very likely in parts of six Sikkim districts over the next 2–3 hours from 16:20 on 4 October 2026. Severity is listed as Moderate and urgency as Expected.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The alert describes a near-term thunderstorm and lightning threat across parts of six districts.

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Light to moderate Thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain, one or two spells of intense shower very likely to affect over some parts of Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, Gyalshing, Soreng, Namchi districts during next 2-3 hours from 16:20, 04-10-2026.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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