During this southwest monsoon season, tree fall incidents in Bengaluru have doubled compared to last year, crossing the 1,000 mark, according to data from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) reviewed by The Hindu.
GBA data shows that 1,222 trees were uprooted and 2,585 incidents of tree branch snapping were recorded between May and September this year. In 2024, the city had witnessed 531 uprooted trees and 2,010 snapped branches between April and August, according to the data. There were no tree falls reported in September 2024.
Tragically, three people lost their lives and six were injured this
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