Imphal, July 17 -- A 34-year-old tribal man lost his life after being swept away by a mudslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall in Manipur's Churachandpur district, officials confirmed on Thursday.

The deceased, identified as Sonminthang, son of Paogin and a resident of Old Phaisat village under Henglep Sub-Division, was found along the banks of the Mimva River early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred when Sonminthang and his father were asleep in a hut at their jhum field. A sudden mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, swept through the area and carried them into the river. While the father, Paogin, escaped without injuries, the son was swept away by the current.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in the past two days has triggered m...