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Mangan, Sikkim:  A mild earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Mangan in Sikkim on Saturday evening, according to data released by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor occurred at 8:46 PM IST at a depth of 14 kilometres, with its epicentre located in North Sikkim, a region known for frequent seismic activity. There were no immediate reports of damage to property or loss of life, officials said. Residents in parts of the district experienced brief shaking, though the impact appeared limited. Local authorities stated that the situation remained normal and under close watch. Sikkim falls within a high seismic risk zone along the Himalayan belt, making such tremors relatively common. Experts note that while the intensity was low, continued monitoring is essential, as minor earthquakes can sometimes be followed by aftershocks.

Northeast on High Alert: IMD Warns of Intense Rains and Storms in Assam, Meghalaya Guwahati / Shillong , June 18 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall , thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next 48 hours. The intensified monsoon currents are expected to bring widespread disruption across several districts. According to the IMD's latest bulletin, districts in lower and central Assam such as Kamrup, Darrang, Sonitpur, and Barpeta are likely to receive rainfall exceeding 204 mm in 24 hours — a category marked as “extremely heavy”. Meghalaya’s Garo Hills and areas surrounding Shillong are also set to experience torrential rain and stormy weather. Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas to take precautionary measures. "Waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides are likely to affect normal life, disrupt traffic, and damage prop...