Locusts damage eastern Iran farmland during drought

Swarms of Moroccan locusts have reached eastern Iran and are damaging farmland, according to reports from the region. The insects are consuming crops and livestock feed in areas already experiencing ongoing drought.

Regional conditions Local households depend on the affected farmland for both food and income. Damage to these resources can reduce available supplies for people and animals. The combination of insect activity and dry weather has placed additional pressure on agricultural output in the affected districts.

Continued monitoring of swarm movement and crop conditions is underway in the impacted zones.