According to preliminary reports from the Agriculture Department, the infestation has also spread into some residential areas, creating health and sanitation concerns.

Farmers and authorities of Mizoram are in the middle of a major crisis as rodents have destroyed several hectares of standing crop and damaged stored grains raising concerns about food safety, health, hygiene and sanitation. The rodents have eaten up stored grains posing concerns about a possible foodgrain crisis in the state.

The state has witnessed a sudden spike in rodent population resulting in this alarming situation. The outbreak of rodents has been reported from several parts of Mizoram and is now posing risks to food security in affected areas.

According to preliminary reports from the Agriculture Department, the

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