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Russia: Locust 'invasion' in Dagestan described as 'like the 10 Plagues of Pharaoh'
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Russia: Locust 'invasion' in Dagestan described as 'like the 10 Plagues of Pharaoh'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A massive swarm of locusts descended upon the Kizlyar district in Dagestan, southern Russia, creating a vast "cloud" of insects that darkened the sky.
  • Eyewitnesses described the phenomenon as terrifying and likened it to one of the biblical Plagues of Egypt.
  • Authorities are deploying aircraft and ground equipment to combat the locust infestation affecting farmland.

Millions of locusts descended upon the Kizlyar district in Dagestan, southern Russia, creating a dramatic and unsettling spectacle. The sheer volume of insects filled the sky, forming a massive "cloud" that significantly reduced visibility, prompting comparisons to biblical events.

It looks like one of the Ten Plagues.

— Anonymous userA social media user's reaction to the locust swarm in Dagestan, comparing it to a biblical event.

Eyewitnesses captured striking videos of the swarm, with many users on social media drawing parallels to the biblical Plagues of Egypt described in the Book of Exodus. One user remarked, "It looks like one of the Ten Plagues," while another commented that "everything became biblical." Some even invoked Moses' plea to Pharaoh, "Let my people go."

everything became biblical.

— Anonymous userAnother social media user's comment on the scale and impact of the locust swarm.

Authorities have mobilized specialized equipment, including aircraft and ground machinery, to combat the infestation. The locust swarm poses a significant threat to agricultural lands in the region. The event has generated widespread discussion online, highlighting the unusual and alarming nature of the natural phenomenon.

Let my people go.

— Anonymous userA user referencing the biblical story of the Plagues of Egypt in response to the locust swarm.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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