Locust swarm: Visuals of the invasion Jaipur is facing will send shivers down your spine

Massive swarms of locusts have entered Rajasthan recently from adjoining areas of Pakistan. According to the state agriculture department, it is the "biggest attack in 27 years". Deputy director of the agriculture department BR Kadwa said that the locusts have been entering the state every two to three days since a month. Several Netizens have also shared videos and images of the locust swarm, which are nothing short of apocalyptic to behold.

Locust Swarm

(Image Credits: Getty images)

(Image Credits: Getty Images)

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India on High Alert over Locust Attack 

Speaking to the news agency, ANI, the Deputy Director Kadwa said, "Four swarms have entered Jaipur recently. Yesterday night, we have destroyed a swarm of about 6 KM in length and 1 KM in breadth. Locusts have changed their nature and they are flying on heights more than they used to fly. It is becoming difficult for us to control. Still, we are doing our best to control the situation." He further added that fortunately, Rabi crop has been harvested and Kharif sowing season is yet to arrive. 

India has issued high alert after the Locust Warning Organization (LWO) of the Union ministry of agriculture and farmer welfare warned of another attack in May-June this year. The country's agriculture activity is at severe risk due to this.

The relevant ministry has started deploying drones, satellite-derived tools, special fire-tenders, and sprayers at pre-identified border locations. Further, reportedly, the ministry is also considering to import equipment from the UK to control the locust. 

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