18 July,2026 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed tree removal, branch clearance and pruning work at 3,841 locations across Mumbai following heavy rainfall and strong winds over the past week. According to the civic body, operations are currently underway at 542 remaining locations within its jurisdiction.
According to the BMC, between June 22 and July 17, 2026, the city recorded 902 uprooted trees and 1,251 incidents of fallen branches across municipal areas, housing societies, residential colonies and other private properties.
The civic body's Garden Department deployed teams equipped with the required machinery to clear affected locations on a priority basis. The BMC said the operations were aimed at restoring normal traffic movement and reducing inconvenience to residents.
The department has separately monitored incidents on municipal and private properties and has been carrying out removal work accordingly.
The BMC said tree and branch removal is still in progress at some locations due to weather conditions, site-specific challenges, safety requirements and the need for necessary permissions. In such cases, the work is being carried out in phases and will continue until all affected locations are cleared.
The civic body added that its Garden Department control room, ward offices and emergency response teams remain operational round the clock during the monsoon season, with manpower, machinery and equipment deployed to respond to complaints.
According to BMC data for the period between June 22 and July 17:
In municipal areas, 367 trees were uprooted. Of these, 359 have been removed, while work is in progress at eight locations.
On private properties, 524 trees were uprooted. Removal has been completed at 452 locations, while operations continue at 72 sites.
In municipal areas, 552 branches fell during the period. The BMC has cleared 541 of them, with work continuing at 11 locations.
On private properties, 723 branches fell. Of these, 632 have been removed, while operations are underway at 91 locations.
The BMC also carried out tree pruning at 2,206 locations involving unclaimed properties or sites where no responsible owner was available. Pruning work has been completed at 1,857 locations, while operations continue at 360 locations.
Overall, the civic body said it has completed tree removal, branch clearance and pruning work at 3,841 locations, with work remaining at 542 sites.
The BMC has advised residents not to take shelter under trees during heavy rainfall or strong winds.
Citizens who notice a fallen tree, a tree that appears at risk of collapsing or a fallen branch have been asked to report it immediately by calling the BMC helpline on 1916, so that the Garden Department can respond promptly.
