Serchhip, June 1 -- One person has been killed due to continuous heavy rains and landslide in Mizoram's Serchhip town, according to officials.

Heavy rains since May 30 have wreaked havoc across Serchhip district, Mizoram, resulting in significant property damage and road blockages.

In a press statement, Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Mizoram said that a landslide in Serchhip town claimed the life of Ramzolura, a resident of P&E Veng.

"The incident occurred amid ongoing landslides and flooding triggered by incessant rainfall over the past two days," said the press statement.

The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), led by Incident Commander and Additional Deputy Commissioner Lalrinzuala, convened an emergency mee...