Huge swarms of locusts are sweeping through the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

This clip, filmed today (May 24th) in Chhatarpur, shows the insects swarming around a residential complex.

Locusts, which are part of the grasshopper family, are highly mobile and can migrate across different countries and cause extreme damage to crops

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s response to natural disasters is expected to be tested again as locust swarms attack croplands in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

The incident took place in Chhatarpur on May 24.

The video shows a swarm of locusts flying across residential complexes.

Locusts, which are part of the grasshopper family, are highly mobile insects that can migrate across different countries and cause extreme damage to crops

The destructive power of a typical locust swarm, which can vary from less than one square kilometre to several hundred square kilometres.

Locust swarms from Pakistan have invaded several states including Madhya Pradesh threatening major damage to standing cotton crops and vegetables.

There was panic among the residents who have never witnessed such sight for several decades now.

According to the locals, the swarm of locusts will attack their croplands and destroy the crops.