Kolkata, Oct. 31 -- Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall has been pounding North Bengal and adjoining regions - including Sikkim, Nepal, and Bhutan - since Thursday, triggered by a low-pressure system formed from the remnants of cyclone Montha.
The inclement weather disrupted several travel plans today, including that of union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who was scheduled to visit Bhutan.
She arrived in Siliguri yesterday but had to return to Delhi from Bagdogra Airport today morning due to poor visibility and adverse flying conditions.
Meanwhile, higher reaches of Sikkim, including Nathu La along the Indo-China border, have begun receiving heavy snowfall, extending to nearby tourist destinations such as Tsongmo (Chhanggu) Lake...