Locust

The Gurugram district administration had on Friday issued a warning about a likely invasion by swarms of locusts. Photo: Parveen Kumar/HT
South Asia

Delhi govt calls emergency meeting after locust swarms seen in Gurugram

Development secretary, divisional commissioner, agriculture director and district magistrates will also attend the meeting, according to news agency ANI

Damages in East Africa by the swarm of 2019-20 are the worst in 30 years. Photo: Ben Curtis
Earth

Dreaded locust swarms: Myths and facts

FILE PHOTO: A desert locust is seen feeding on a plantation in a grazing land on the outskirt of Dusamareb in Galmudug region, Somalia December 22, 2019. REUTERS/Feisal Omar
South Asia

China urges authorities to prepare for possible locust invasion

FILE PHOTO: Desert locusts are seen on a tree at a ranch near the town on Nanyuki in Laikipia county, Kenya, February 21, 2020. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
World+Biz

Running out of time: East Africa faces new locust threat