Impending locust attack on cotton is making cotton growers worry that if the preventive measures will not be taken, this year cotton yield will be low as compared to previous years. The growers of Matiari, Bhtishah, Hala and other surrounding areas of Hyderabad city are under the threat of locust attack.

The agriculture experts and civil society activists are demanding timely measures to counter locust threat. The said that it is another emergency situation for the province much like Covid-19 pandemic. This need urgent attention for fumigation campaigns against the locust attack.