Rodent boom devastates crops for over 5,300 farmers in Mizoram
A rodent boom linked to mass bamboo flowering has devastated crops in Mizoram, India, affecting over 5,300 farmers. Maunsanga, a 62-year-old farmer, reported his rice harvest plummeted from 30 bags to just three this year. Experts warn the crisis threatens local ecosystems and soil stability as bamboo dies after flowering, increasing erosion risk during monsoon seasons.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 08:00 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC
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