BBMP forest department urges residents to report dangerous trees

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: Due to excess rain in Bengaluru in the past few days and the concretising of the city, there are increasing reports of trees withering and falling in public areas, causing damage to public and private property.

Fallen trees also lead to waterlogging and traffic congestion. The Forest Department of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is currently undertaking the task of clearing dry and dangerous trees and branches from roadsides and public spaces.

Residents of Bengaluru are urged to report any such hazards in their areas. The BBMP informed, “If you find any dry or dangerous trees or branches, please contact the BBMP Forest Department officials. You can also send a WhatsApp photo for better identification and faster response.”

For reporting dead or dangerous trees and branches in Bengaluru, contact the respective BBMP Forest Department officials based on zones:

• Eastern Zone: Thimmappa, Zonal Forest Officer, at 93800 90027
• Western Zone: Sivaram, Zonal Forest Officer, at 94496 59252
• Southern Zone: Harish H.R, Zonal Forest Officer, at 94806 85039
• Dasarahalli Zone: Chandrappa V., Zonal Forest Officer, at 91640 42566
• Bommanahalli Zone: Narendra Babu and Mahesh JR, Sub Zonal Forest Officers, at 95806 85399 / 94806 85539
• Yelahanka Zone: Chandrappa V. and Muthuraju, Zonal and Sub Zonal Forest Officers, at 91640 42566 / 94831 39438
• Rajarajeshwari Nagar Zone: S.R. Krishna and Jagadish, Zonal and Sub Zonal Forest Officers, at 77605 53545 / 98805 16322