According to agro experts, this is the most severe locust attack in nearly 26 years which threatens to destroy crops and disrupt food security in the country. Overseas, Kenya faces its worst attack of locusts in 70 years, while Ethiopia and Somalia are battling worst invasion in 25 years. Also Read: India faces worst locust swarm attack in decades: What does it mean for agri economy? The most devastating of all locust species is the Desert Locust. A high-level virtual meeting on desert locusts in Southwest Asian countries (Afghanistan, India, Iran and Pakistan) was held on March 11, 2020 in New Delhi, India.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 26, 2020 12:11 UTC