Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Mizoram Rodent Outbreak Affects Farmers; Zoologists Assess
In Mizoram, there's a problem with a lot of rodents, like rats, that are eating farmers' crops, mostly rice and soybeans.
Over 800 farmers in three districts are affected.
Scientists are studying the rodents to figure out what kind they are and if they carry diseases like scrub typhus.
The increase in rodents is related to the flowering of a certain type of bamboo that happens every 46 years.
The last big rodent problem was in 2022.
The government is trying to help the farmers.
An outbreak of rodents is affecting farmers in Mizoram.
Over 800 farmers across three districts are impacted.
Zoologists are studying the rodent species and potential disease spread.
The outbreak is linked to the flowering of the 'Thingtam' bamboo.
The most affected district is Mamit, with 769 farmers affected.
- Who
- Zoologists and farmers in Mizoram.
- What
- An outbreak of rodents is affecting crops.
- When
- Outbreak is ongoing; zoologists began assessments on Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- Mizoram, specifically Mamit, Lunglei, and Saitual districts.
- Why
- Linked to flowering of a bamboo species (Bambusa tulda), causing infestation.
- Affected Farmers
- 800+
- Affected Districts
- 3
- Affected Land (approx.)
- 158 hectares
- Primary Crops Affected
- Rice, soybeans
- Bamboo Species
- Bambusa tulda (rawthing)
- Last Major Outbreak
- 2022
- Zoologist Teams
- 2 from Pachhunga University College