Gangtok, Feb. 15 -- Sikkim has recorded an alarming rainfall deficit across all its six districts between January 1 and February 15 this year, with three districts reporting no rainfall at all, according to data released by the Meteorological Centre, Gangtok, under the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The district-wise average cumulative rainfall departure from normal, expressed as a percentage, indicates extremely low precipitation levels across the Himalayan state during the first six weeks of 2026.

Mangan district recorded a 95 per cent rainfall deficit, while Soreng reported a 98 per cent rainfall departure. Pakyong fared marginally better than other districts but still recorded a significant 75 per cent deficit.

Notably, the...