India Today: Worst attack in 27 years: Swarms of locusts destroy crops in several states
Locust swarms entered India from Pakistan and have made their way into Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
* Several states in India are reeling under locust attack
* Swarms of locusts are destroying crops across states
* Affected states are Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat, UP and Maharashtra are under locust attack
Swarms of the desert locust, which invaded India via Pakistan in April, have made their way to at least five states, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Desert locust move in large groups, called swarms, and can eat crops up to their own weight every day. When millions of locusts descend on a crop, they destroy everything.
The desert locust is considered the most destructive migratory pest in the world and a single swarm covering one square kilometre can contain up to 80 million locusts. As per eyewitnesses, the swarm which entered India from Pakistan was about two to three kilometres long.
In December 2019, when the parts of Gujarat were invaded by locust, they had destroyed crops spread over 25,000 hectares of land. This time, the attack is more widespread.
Read more ....
More News On The Locust Invasion Of India
India gears up for a new crisis - voracious desert locusts that may cause food shortages -- Straits Times
India faces worst locust swarm attack in decades: What does it mean for agri economy? -- Business Today
‘We’re doomed!’: Terrifying scenes as massive LOCUST swarm invades Indian city (VIDEO) -- Rt
Locust Swarms Are Here, How Much Damage They Can Cause: 10 Facts -- NDTV
