WATCH: Locust swarms from Pak destroy crops in 2 Gujarat districts

Massive swarms of locusts from Pakistan have descended on Banaskantha and Mehsana districts in Gujarat and were destroying mustard, castor, funnel and wheat crops. Farmers have been directed to deploy various measures to deal with the situation, including burning tyres in the fields, playing drums and clanging utensils, switching on table fans near crops and even blaring out music from a mini truck-mounted console, said agriculture department officials. 18 teams have been formed in Banaskantha to contain the swarm, and a helpline has been set up for farmers.