A report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned of an upcoming locust invasion in Yemen, as the report reported the spread of small groups of locusts on the coasts of several countries overlooking the Red Sea, including Yemen.

The report expected that the number of locusts would increase and reproduce in Yemen during the winter, as the swarms are expected to head to the Red Sea coast to breed, which will lead to a significant increase in the number of locusts in the region, including Yemen.

These forecasts reflect a potential threat to food security in the region, as locusts are considered a pest that negatively affects agricultural crops.