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Expectations of spreading locusts in desert regions

SANA'A, Feb. 11 (Saba) - A number of field teams of the National Center of Combating
Locusts in Yemen are launching an extensive survey for locust in the Yemeni
coastlines after appearance of locusts in these regions.

Director of the center Abduh Fara told 26sep.net that teams would start the survey
from Midi region in Hajjah governorate to Maharah governorate, expecting arrival of
waves of locusts to the desert regions in coming days, especially to Hadramout,
Marib, al-Jawf governorates.

He confirmed existence of locusts in Shabwa governorate at area of 50 hectare.

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