Zoologists Study Rodent Outbreak in Mizoram Villages

Scientists are investigating a rodent problem in Mizoram where rodents are damaging crops of rice and soybeans for jhum farmers.

They want to find out which type of rodents are causing the problem.

Teams of scientists are visiting affected areas in three districts to study the situation.

The goal is to see if the rodents could spread scrub typhus, a disease.

This infestation is happening because a special type of bamboo is about to flower, which attracts the rodents.

The government is monitoring to help the farmers.