Swarm of locusts invades Karachi

Plant Protection Department on high alert as swarm of locusts attacks Karachi

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Plant Protection Department on Monday has summoned session to devise strategy for control and prevention of locust swarm attack in Karachi.

According to details, the locust outbreak has badly irked the residents living in Baharabad, Gulshan Iqbal and Korangi while other parts of the metropolis have also witnessed the insect attack.

Meanwhile, locust swarm has interrupted the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match in Karachi between Sindh and Northern.The players had to cover their eyes and ears to avoid contact with the swarm. 

On the other hand, Sindh Agriculture Minister Muhammad Ismail Raho said that the desert locust activity observed in Malir and adjoining areas of Karachi is part of migration from summer-monsoon breeding zone towards coastal areas of Balochistan and it does not pose any risk to crops. He also told that rescue teams have been sent to the affected area for assistance of the locals.

Citizens Share Videos & Pictures as Locust Swarms Invade #Karachi Karachi is under attack from locusts as citizens witnessed millions of locusts across city on Monday morning Large number of insects were reported in areas of Shah Faisal Malir Gadap Town Bin Qasim Korangi pic.twitter.com/3tV4WtEBNT

— Developing Pakistan (@DevelopmentPk) November 11, 2019

A swarm of locusts, also known as  Tiddi Dal  attacked #Karachi and its adjoining areas today. The farmers have expressed grave concern over their locust-infested fields and appealed to the authorities to take measures in a timely manner to save their crops. @nadeem_nusrat pic.twitter.com/cMigIWKcgF

— timesofpakistan (@timesofpak123) November 11, 2019

The Locust Plague has arrived in Karachi!  #locustinvasion #biblicalplague #allahsarmy #Karachi pic.twitter.com/7Th4ueIEls

— karachi ahab (@karachiahab) November 11, 2019

OMG  Locust attack in #Karachi pic.twitter.com/LUgV1LlRnk

— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) November 11, 2019