Swarms of locusts reach Gurugram, Delhi on alert; Environment Minister Gopal Rai calls emergency meet
The Gurugram administration had issued an advisory to keep windows, doors shut in the event of such an attack and bang utensils to ward off the crop-destroying insect.
Jun 27, 2020, 13:52 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi assures help to all states affected by locust attack
According to the Ministry of Environment, Rajasthan is the most affected state due to locust attack.
May 31, 2020, 20:17 PM IST
DGCA says locust swarm post threat to flights, issues guidelines for pilots
The aviation regulator advised pilots to consider the impact of a large number of locust on the windshield which may impact their forward vision and stated that use of wipers in the windsheild will only worsen the situation.
May 29, 2020, 20:39 PM IST
3-km long army of locusts reach Jhansi, fire brigade remain on standby
The Jhansi district administration has directed the fire brigades to remain on standby with chemicals following a sudden movement by a swarm of locusts.
May 25, 2020, 18:02 PM IST
