Gangtok, Feb. 15 -- Sikkim is facing a serious shortfall in rainfall across every district, as revealed by the Meteorological Centre in Gangtok under the India Meteorological Department. Data recorded between January 1 and February 15, 2026, highlights a widespread and alarming drop in precipitation levels throughout the state.

According to the official figures, several districts have experienced exceptionally low rainfall compared to the seasonal average. Mangan reported a sharp deficit of 95 percent, while Soreng recorded a staggering 98 percent shortfall. Pakyong showed comparatively lesser impact but still registered a significant 75 percent deficit.

More concerning is the situation in Gangtok, Namchi, and Gyalshing, where authoriti...