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Locust attack

After 28 years, Jaipur suffers major locust attack; 2,500 hectares of land ruined

After destroying crops in Rajasthan's Pakistan bordering areas, a large swarm of locusts has now reached the capital city of Jaipur. On Monday morning, several areas of Jaipur district including Vidyadhar Nagar, Murlipura were under locust attack.

May 25, 2020, 20:38 PM IST

Drones, planes to be used to fight locust attack in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government is also considering tenders so that drones can be used in countering the locust menace.

May 25, 2020, 17:55 PM IST

15 Madhya Pradesh districts under locust attack

Desert locusts swarmed several districts in western Madhya Pradesh early on Wednesday morning. Millions of locusts were seen on trees and in Rana Heda village near Panbihar in Ujjain district reminding the scenes of pre-independence Rajasthan.

May 21, 2020, 07:03 AM IST

Locust attack in COVID-19 coronavirus-hit Africa

A huge swarm of locusts hit east African nations for the second time this year making the situation for the region, which is already battling hunger crisis and coronavirus COVID-19 scare, very critical, a report by BBC News informed.

Apr 25, 2020, 14:22 PM IST

China to send 'army' of one lakh ducks to help Pakistan fight locusts

China is planning to dispatch a 100,000-strong army of ducks to help Pakistan combat a massive locust infestation, a local newspaper reported Thursday.

Feb 27, 2020, 15:02 PM IST

Locust swarm attack in Gujarat: Centre sends team to help farmers in state

Centre has sent nearly 11 teams to Gujarat to tackle the problem of locust attack. Not only this, the help from a few private companies is also being sought into this matter. As per the information, the locust attack will be bought under control within seven days.

Dec 27, 2019, 10:20 AM IST

'Biryani bana sakte hain,' says Pakistan minister in viral video as Karachi deals with locust attack

Karachiites are witnessing swarms of locusts descending upon their city from Balochistan`s coastal areas. Taking a jibe over the situation, Sindh minister of agriculture Ismail Rahu has asked the people to take advantage of the situation calmly by preparing delicious delicacies such as biryani and karahi with the insects.

Nov 14, 2019, 14:23 PM IST