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Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states

Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states

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The massive group of migratory grasshopper species can travel up to 150 km a day with a speed of 15-20 kmph

3 min read Last Updated : May 27 2020 | 4:25 PM IST

India is battling its worst desert locust outbreak in decades with infestations in Gujarat, Rajasthan Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

The swarms of desert locusts, known for feeding on green leaves and causing extensive damage to vegetation, are now suspected to be heading towards Delhi and the national capital region (NCR).

Locust is a large, mainly tropical grasshopper, with strong powers of flight and it migrates in vast swarms causing widespread crop loss. Locusts entered Rajasthan from Pakistan earlier this month, and then drifted into other parts of western India. The massive swarms can travel up to

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