A report has documented 203 tree collapses across Mumbai during the current monsoon, resulting in three deaths. Specialists note that widespread paving of roads blocks water and nutrients from reaching roots, causing decay. Poor pruning techniques also create unstable canopies over time. Trees near building sites frequently lack safeguards for roots during digging work. A trial program is now checking 5,000 trees with laser scanning and artificial intelligence to assess risks. Full city surveys remain stalled by slow administration, as the previous complete count occurred in 2008. Rapid development without planning has increased dangers to residents.
