The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will appoint a contractor to prevent tree falls in the vicinity of the newly opened Malabar Hill walkway during the monsoon. An official from the BMC’s garden department said, “As the walkway is witnessing good footfall, it is necessary to take care of the trees around the elevated nature trail, most of which are a century old, and carry out regular surveillance. Hence, we have decided to appoint a special contractor for this purpose.”

“This contractor will be tasked with cutting and disposing of dead and potentially dangerous trees, trimming and pruning of branches, and removing fruit and fronds. Measures will also be taken to save trees that are unbalanced or in danger. A supervisor will also be present at the spot around the clock to monitor the situation,” the official added. “We will make sure tree trimming is done scientifically, and a survey of trees will be conducted in the presence of a horticulture expert,” the official added.