A stunning and unsettling video from Dagestan, Russia captures the sky turning dark as a massive locust swarm descends on the region. The insects blanketed both the air and the road, creating an eerie scene that left residents stunned and concerned.

The footage shows thousands of locusts flying thickly through the air, reducing visibility and forcing drivers to slow down or stop entirely. Locals reported the sound of insects hitting windows and the overwhelming sight of fields and vehicles being covered.

Officials have not confirmed the scale of agricultural damage, but locust swarms are known to devastate crops quickly, raising alarms for local farmers and food supply chains. Agricultural authorities are reportedly deploying pest control measures to contain the outbreak.

This swarm is one of the most significant seen in the North Caucasus region in recent years, and it comes amid rising concerns about changing weather patterns contributing to insect migration and population booms.