Desert locusts move in swarms, and are considered the most destructive migratory pest in the world due to their enormous appetite of eating up crops. According to eyewitnesses, the swarm which entered India from Pakistan was about two to three kilometres long, reports India Today. The swarms entered India from Pakistan where they flew in from Iran last year. The locust swarms have also made their way to Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Pakistan is yet to respond to India's proposal while Iran has communicated its readiness for a joint approach to contain the desert locusts.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 26, 2020 05:59 UTC