Haryana issues alert after locust swarms enter Rewari, Gurugram districts

Alarmed at the invasion of the locusts, which settled on trees, rooftops and plants, many residents of Gurgaon shared videos from their high-rise perches

The Haryana government has issued a high alert after a swarm of locusts entered Rewari and Gurugram districts, with officials on Saturday asserting that all necessary measures have been taken, including deploying tractor-mounted spraying facilities.

Swarms of locusts from Rajasthan after passing through Mahendragarh district of Haryana settled in various villages of Jatusana and Khol blocks in Rewari district on Friday evening.

On Saturday, they went towards Jhajjar and entered Gurugram district with insects covering the skyline in some parts of the "millennium city".

Alarmed at the invasion of the locusts, which settled on trees, rooftops and plants, many residents