15 Feb 2019, FAO
The FAO has warned that rains and cyclones triggered a recent surge in Desert Locust populations, causing an outbreak to develop in Sudan and Eritrea that is rapidly spreading to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Given the major threat these swarms pose to crop production and livelihoods, countries are using aerial and ground control methods to curb damages.
Horn of Africa: annual probability of drought, flood, or locust infestationJun 2007, Humanitarian Info Unit, United States of America - gov
Horn of Africa: most probable hazard typeJun 2007, Humanitarian Info Unit, United States of America - gov
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