Locusts attack crops in Balochistan.

LAHORE -- After leaving their trail of destruction in Sindh and Punjab, swarms of locusts have now attacked crops in Kohlu district of Balochistan, ARY News reported on Monday.

The swarms of crop eating grasshoppers are now reported to land in Mawand, Kunal, Manjhra, Kahan, Sardar Shahar, Oriani and adjoining areas of the district since a week and have badly affected the crops of wheat and onion.

According to reports, the crop eating insects have inflicted huge losses to the wheat cultivators in the region. The farmers have demanded an immediate step from the provincial and district authorities to curb the menace.

The swarms of locusts were earlier reported to have descended on Quetta and before it on Mastung, Dasht and Kund Mesori areas of Balochistan. In June this year, swarms of...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT