Locust Attack

Ashok Gehlot Requests PM Modi To Declare "Locust Attack" National Disaster

India News | ANI | Monday August 3, 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to declare the locust attack a national disaster which will strengthen the capability of states to fight this menace.

Locust Attacks Pose "Serious Threat" To Food Security In India: UN Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 21, 2020

Locust attacks are posing a serious threat to food security in parts of East Africa, India and Pakistan as a result of changing climate conditions that can be linked to human activity, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has said.

Air Force Develops Airborne Locust Control System On Mi-17 Helicopters

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 30, 2020

The Indian Air Force has indigenously modified two Mi-17 helicopters for atomised airborne spraying of pesticide to deal with locust attack, according to a statement issued by the IAF on Tuesday.

Swarms Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Several UP Districts

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 27, 2020

Swarms of locusts have invaded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Deoria, in the past 48 hours, attacking trees and crops, officials said Saturday, adding authorities are taking steps to either chase them away or kill them.

Delhi Environment Minister Calls Emergency Meeting As Desert Locusts Reach Neighbouring Gurgaon

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 27, 2020

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today called an emergency meeting to discuss the situation following a locust attack in neighbouring city Gurgaon. The minister also directed the administration to be alert, an official said.

Virender Sehwag Shares Video Of Swarms Of Locusts "Right Above The House". Watch

Saturday June 27, 2020

Virender Sehwag, former India cricketer, took to social media to post a video of swarms of locusts right above his house.

In Pics: Gurugram Sky Turns Dark As Crop-Destroying Desert Locusts Enter

Gurgaon News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday June 27, 2020

Thousands of crop-destroying desert locusts were seen in the sky in Gurugram today as residents rushed to shut their windows and doors to prevent the insects from entering their houses. Many residents made clanging noises by beating utensils to ward the insects off while other areas bellowed sirens from their buildings.

Swarms Of Desert Locusts Reach Delhi Outskirts After Gurugram

Gurgaon News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday June 27, 2020

Swarms of crop-destroying desert locusts have reached the outskirts of Delhi after entering Gurugram this morning. Multiple videos shot by residents of Gurugram city and villages in the district this morning show massive clusters of locusts flying in.

Make Noise, Shut Windows: Gurgaon Administration Warns Of Locust Attack

Gurgaon News | Reported by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday June 26, 2020

Gurgaon residents must keep their windows shut as precaution against a possible attack from crop-destroying desert locusts, the city administration said on Friday as a swarm was sighted in an adjoining Haryana district.

Swarm Of Locusts Attack Trees, Crops In Two Villages Of Uttar Pradesh

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 20, 2020

A swarm of locusts attacked trees and crops in two villages in Charkhari area of Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district on Saturday, officials said.

India Slams Pakistan For Refusing To Join Meeting To Discuss Locust Problem

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 19, 2020

Pakistan refused to join a technical-level meeting with India to discuss the issue of locust menace, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, slamming Islamabad for showing "reticent attitude" even when its own people face a threat of food security.

Locusts From Pakistan Arrive In Gujarat's Banaskantha

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 19, 2020

Locusts flying in from Pakistan were spotted in parts of Gujarat's Banaskantha district, an official said on Thursday.

Watch: Locals Play Loud Music, Clang Utensils As Locusts Attack UP's Prayagraj

Cities | ANI | Friday June 12, 2020

Swarms of locusts entered Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and destroyed standing crops in the farms, prompting locals to burst firecrackers and play songs at high volume to drive them away.

Drones, Imported Machines To Be Used Against Locusts: Agriculture Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 2, 2020

The Central government has devised a plan to use drones and specialised imported machines against locusts which have started damaging crops in some states, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Tuesday.

This Desi "Jugaad" To Keep Locusts Away Is Massively Viral. Watch

Offbeat | Tuesday June 2, 2020

A video showing a farmer's jugaad or creative hack to keep locusts away is going massively viral on social media.