Desert locusts blown in to Kuwait City by strong winds - in pictures

While the insects could be seen settling on buildings around the capital, authorities said only a small number arrived

Recent strong winds that brought dust storms to Kuwait also saw swarms of desert locusts blown towards Kuwait City. AFP

Blown in by sudden winds, desert locusts land on the wall of a building in Kuwait City. AFP

Blown in by sudden winds, desert locusts land on the wall of a building in Kuwait City. AFP

Blown in by sudden winds, desert locusts land on the wall of a building in Kuwait City. AFP

Swarms of desert locusts were blown towards Kuwait City by strong winds. The authorities said only a small number of the insects arrived. AFP

Desert locusts litter the ground in Kuwait City. AFP

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