Vast swarms of flies plague Russian villages

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Villages in Russia’s Urals region have been invaded by vast swarms of flies that have sparked health concerns and fears for local harvests.

“You can’t hang out your washing to dry or open your windows, let alone go outside,” a woman in Lazorevy told state television, which aired images of thick clouds of flies crawling and buzzing through the village.

Another local was shown sweeping up piles of dead and dying flies from the floor of his home. “Every day or two there’s enough to fill a bucket, half a bucket,” he said. Residents described scenes as “like something from a horror film”.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/14/like-a-horror-film-vast-swarms-of-flies-plague-russian-villages

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As if living in the Urals wouldn't be challenge enough...