India, Nov. 6 -- Farmers across several villages in Mizoram are gripped with fear following a massive outbreak of rodents triggered by the flowering of bamboo, which has left trails of destruction in paddy and soybean fields across the state.

According to a report released by the Mizoram Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department on October 30, 2025, a surge in rodent population has been reported from 163 villages across all 11 districts of the state, affecting a total area of 7.6 lakh hectares.

"There's total damage and destruction of crops over an area of 2.3 lakh hectares. Many farmers faced crop loss and damage to their fields, impacting various types of crops," the department said in a statement.

The worst-hit areas include Mamte...