Mumbai's BMC plans to prune 111,670 trees by June 7 to prevent weakened trees from falling during monsoon.

Mumbai's BMC plans to prune 111,670 trees by June 7 as part of its pre-monsoon drive, targeting roadside trees and issuing notices to 1,855 private and government entities to trim overgrown trees on their properties. The initiative aims to prevent weakened trees from falling during monsoon, which can result in fatalities and injuries. Mumbai has around 29.75 lakh trees, with 15.51 lakh on private properties and 10.67 lakh on government properties.

April 07, 2024
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