What are locust attacks

Why is locust attack in news?

 

Locusts normally arrive during July-October, but have already caused chaos in Rajasthan. At a time India is battling coronavirus pandemic, locusts present a new worry with their potential for exponential growth and crop destruction. Standing crops and vegetables in Rajasthan, Punajb, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh face a major threat as swarms of locust have been reported a month in advance. There is an alert for Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi as well.

 

Locusts in India, Pakistan

 

Lcusts are normally seen in India between July-October and mostly as solitary insects or in small isolated groups. Their being spotted