The insects swept through the city at 11.30am local time, Atul Kapur, the founder of a social enterprise who lives in Gurgaon, told CNN. Footage on social media showed tens of thousands of the insects flying over buildings and landing on rooftops. Residents in Gurgaon were told to make loud noises with pots and pans or drums to try to drive the locusts away. Pilots flying into and out of Delhi's international airport, which borders Gurgaon, have been told to take extra care, according to ANI news agency. Agriculture ministry official KL Gurjar said the swarm appeared to be headed towards the city of Palwal, south of Delhi.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 28, 2020 13:30 UTC