Around 500 houses were destroyed in pre-monsoon rains accompanied by strong wind and hailstorm across Mizoram yesterday and last night, official sources said here today.
The officials said that the worst-hit area was the north eastern part of the state within Aizawl district adjoining Manipur where at least 400 houses were damaged.
According to official information available, 20 houses were completely damaged in Darlawn village and 80 partially damaged while 150 others were also partially damaged in nearby Sawleng village.
Reports of damage were also received from Sunhluchhip, Sailutar and Serzawl villages with more pouring in from the Manipur border areas, the officials said.
The storm also hit Kolasib, Serchhip district and Lunglei districts.
Chief minister Lal Thanhawla informed the state assembly today that deputy commissioners were instructed to visit affected areas with relief materials.
