Terrifying video footage from Bahrain shows swarms of locusts blotting out the skies and the Sun. The devastating swarms have plagued Africa in recent weeks, travelling eastwards towards the Middle East and China.

Locusts, which can devour entire fields of crops, have been dubbed a “looming catastrophe” to local infrastructure by the United Nations.

But Indiana-based preacher and online evangelist Paul Begley believes there is a bigger, prophetic danger associated with locusts.

Pastor Begley, who often preaches online from West Lafayette, said the plagues have been foretold centuries ago by the Bible.

He said: “Apocalyptic locusts. This is a biblical plague, this is a biblical sign of the last days – no question.

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