The locust situation was generally calm in April in Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries, except in Afghanistan. Hatching and hopper development started in most countries as weather conditions were progressively becoming suitable from southern to northern CCA. Control operations were carried out in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan over 127,000 ha, including 80,000 ha in Afghanistan. Control operations started also in Azerbaijan. During the forecast period, hatching and hopper development will continue or start in all countries; consequently, the number of hectares treated will increase.