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BMC urges Mumbai housing societies to maintain trees, report weak branches
Updated On: 13 October, 2026 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The BMC advised residents to avoid using potable water for watering trees wherever possible and instead use treated, reusable water from sewage treatment plants (STPs), provided it is safe and suitable for the purpose

Residents and housing societies have been advised to check trees for warning signs, including cracks in trunks, trees leaning to one side. File Pic
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has urged residents and housing societies across Mumbai to maintain trees on their premises and promptly report potentially dangerous trees and weak branches to prevent tree-fall incidents.
In an appeal issued on Tuesday, the civic body stressed the importance of regular tree maintenance and adequate watering, particularly amid rising temperatures, changing weather conditions and water scarcity.
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