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IN PHOTOS: BMC contractors trim trees to protect Mumbai from monsoon chaos

Updated On: 25 May, 2025 02:23 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

On Sunday, in Borivali West, Mumbai, as monsoon clouds loomed on the horizon, BMC contractor workers were seen diligently trimming trees in preparation for the expected rains. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

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With the imminent threat of strong winds and heavy downpours, their efforts aimed to prevent potential hazards, such as falling branches or uprooted trees, which could disrupt traffic and pose safety risks. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

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With the imminent threat of strong winds and heavy downpours, their efforts aimed to prevent potential hazards, such as falling branches or uprooted trees, which could disrupt traffic and pose safety risks. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
The city’s proactive approach, particularly in high-density areas like Borivali West, highlights the importance of urban preparedness in the face of the monsoon season

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The city’s proactive approach, particularly in high-density areas like Borivali West, highlights the importance of urban preparedness in the face of the monsoon season

As Mumbai gears up for another bout of intense rainfall, the sight of workers trimming trees serves as a quiet testament to the city’s resilience and readiness

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As Mumbai gears up for another bout of intense rainfall, the sight of workers trimming trees serves as a quiet testament to the city’s resilience and readiness

The act of trimming trees may seem routine, but it plays a significant role in preventing accidents caused by falling branches or toppled trees, which could otherwise disrupt daily life in this bustling metropolis

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The act of trimming trees may seem routine, but it plays a significant role in preventing accidents caused by falling branches or toppled trees, which could otherwise disrupt daily life in this bustling metropolis

As the skies darken and the city braces for its annual rendezvous with the rains, the quiet diligence of these workers serves as a reminder of the resilience and preparedness that keep Mumbai moving, rain or shine

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As the skies darken and the city braces for its annual rendezvous with the rains, the quiet diligence of these workers serves as a reminder of the resilience and preparedness that keep Mumbai moving, rain or shine

The city’s proactive approach, particularly in high-density areas like Borivali West, highlights the importance of urban preparedness in the face of the monsoon season

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The city’s proactive approach, particularly in high-density areas like Borivali West, highlights the importance of urban preparedness in the face of the monsoon season

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