Castor, cumin crops hit in biggest locust swarm attack in North Gujarat

In what is being termed as the biggest locust swarm attack in over two decades, several parts of North Gujarat have seen crops like castor, cumin and mustard take a major hit.

According to farmers in the North Gujarat region, Banaskantha has seen the highest impact of the migratory insect's swarm attack with 25-30 per cent of standing crop being destroyed. However, official estimates of impact are still awaited.

However, a report by PTI said that central government has send 11 teams to Gujarat to deal with tackle locusts.

"Castor, cumin and mustard have seen the highest impact, being the