Incessant heavy rains destroyed lands and private gardens in Falam town, Chin state western Burma on October 3.

The torrential rains caused mudslides and destroyed about 100 acres of farmland and over 30 acres of gardens owned by civilians in Falam town.

“The rains have been continuing for a month destroying our agricultural lands and farms. Private gardens in the town were also damaged,” a local said.

It is learnt that the gardens owners are Mr. Hrangtinlal, Mr. Thangzakap and Mr. Liankip of Kuali village in Falam Township. Some domestic animals belonging to Mr. Liankip were killed in the landslide.

Kuali village is one of the main agricultural areas in Falam Township, where there are 100 houses. The rain and consequent mudslides occurred three miles from the village and swept away shifting crop of the villagers.

The heavy rains also destroyed agricultural plants and vegetables. There were also casualties from landslides and floods in other parts of Chin state and Sagaing division in Burma.