A massive swarm of insects disrupted vehicular movement on the Kharasrota bridge under Jajpur Sadar police limits, Odisha, causing significant inconvenience to commuters on Saturday. Videos circulating online show thousands of insects flying over the bridge, which connects Jajpur to Bhubaneswar, making it difficult for vehicles to pass smoothly.

The situation reportedly worsens at night, with the insects flying continuously across the bridge and surrounding areas. The dense swarm caused two-wheelers to lose balance, while cars, buses, and trucks were forced to halt. Commuters said that the accumulation of insects on the road surface made it slippery, resulting in minor accidents and disruptions.

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