Five houses, 2 relief camps damaged in Mizoram due to heavy rain triggered by cyclone Sitrang

The downpour also triggered landslides and uprooted trees along several highways in in Mizoram

At least five houses and two relief camps in Mizoram's Mamit and Siaha districts were damaged due to heavy rain accompanied by squally wind under the impact of cyclone Sitrang, an official said on Tuesday.

The downpour also triggered landslides and uprooted trees along several highways in various parts of the northeastern State, he said.

No casualty has been reported so far, the State disaster management and rehabilitation department official said.

Two houses, one of which was newly constructed, in Mamit district bordering Tripura were ravaged late Monday.

In Siaha, three residences and two relief camps where Myanmar refugees have been staying were also damaged by heavy rain on October 25, the official said, adding that detailed reports from other districts are awaited.

Cyclone Sitrang crossed the neighbouring Bangladesh coast near Barisal, the Met office said on Tuesday.