As per National Locust Control Centre (NLCC),no Locust present in Punjab and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. However, Locust is present in one district of Balochistan and one
district of Sindh. Anti locust survey and control operations are in progress.In Last 24 hrs 256050
hectares area has been surveyed.In last 24 hrs Locust control operation has been carried out on
100 hectares of District Lasbella of Balochistan and 1100 hectares of district Tharparkar of Sind.
In last 6 months , control operation has been carried out on 1108270 hectares area of land.
No warning received from FAO for commencement of migration from Horn Of
Africa(HOA).Threat from HOA has reduced, however, FAO recommends to stay on guard, and be
vigilant. Day to day situation in HOA is being very closely monitored by FAO and an early warning
well in advance will be issued in case of any kind of migration activity.Monitoring and vigilance is
suggested along coast line from Karachi to Sujawal for any Locust settlement due to migration
from Oman.Confirmed breeding in Thraparkar and probable breeding in Cholistan alongwith
developmental stage of existing locusts needs to be monitored closely and reported
immediately.All the areas which have received rains and have been affected by presence of Adult
Locusts in past may experience late hatchings as already experienced in
Lasbela/Uthal.Confirmatory re-survey of selected areas in consultation with DPP/ DAE
representatives be carried out.
Any kind of survey (presence or absence) or control activity is required to be uploaded to
FAO servers using available eLocust resource. Same to be ensured through DPP
representatives.Migration expected from Rajasthan (India) towards central & southern Punjab and
also towards central Sindh.
