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Yuksom records 224.6 mm rainfall in Sikkim, IMD report shows
This is a daily weather report issued by the Meteorological Centre Gangtok (India Meteorological Department) detailing rainfall, temperature, and weather conditions in Sikkim for the 24-hour period ending on September 25, 2026.
It matters to citizens as it provides official data on heavy rainfall and fog that contributed to the landslide conditions mentioned in the title.
Who it concerns: Citizens of Sikkim, specifically residents of Gangtok, Yuksom, Soreng, and other districts listed in the report, as well as authorities monitoring weather-related disasters.
What the document says
- The report covers the 24-hour period ending at 0830 IST on September 25, 2026.
- Gangtok recorded 68.5 mm of rainfall with a maximum temperature of 17.3°C and minimum of 14.3°C.
- Yuksom recorded the highest rainfall in the list at 224.6 mm.
- Soreng AWS recorded 120.5 mm of rainfall.
- Weather remarks for Gangtok include rain, drizzle, mist, and fog with sky visible.
- Pakyong experienced continuous rain and fog throughout the day.
Also in the document
- Rainfall amounts vary significantly across stations, with Yuksom (224.6 mm) and Soreng (120.5 mm) receiving substantially more rain than Gangtok (68.5 mm).
- Several stations (Ranipool, Tadong AWS, Gyalshing AAWS, Yuksom ARG, Lachen, Lachung, Mangan AWS, Namchi AWS, Namthang ARG, Ravangla) reported no data ('--') for temperature or rainfall in this specific snapshot.
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