Locusts have spread to new territories across India, with new factors contributing to their spread. What can be done to curb this ‘other plague’?
One of the locusts that passed through Dholpur, Rajasthan. Locusts have taken advantage of wind to spread to new territories in India Photo: Vikas Choudhary Locust swarms: How the other plague is affecting several states
Locusts have returned to India in just two months and are spreading to new territories. Has climate change added another layer of stress and uncertainty?
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