376 trees, 981 branches fallen since April 29, over 80% cleared

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Data released by the GBA shows that of the 376 trees that had fallen, 318 had been cleared and of the 981 branches that had fallen, 799 were cleared, leaving 58 trees and 182 branches yet to be cleared. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J.

A whopping 376 trees and 981 branches have fallen in Bengaluru since the torrential rains on April 29. By Friday evening, the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) tree-cutting teams had cleared over 80% of them and work was still on.

B.G.L. Swamy, Deputy Conservator of Forests, GBA, said teams were working relentlessly without a break for the past 48 hours and were overwhelmed by the extent of tree-fall. “We have cleared over 80% of them by Friday evening and will clear all of them by Saturday evening. After that, we need to make arrangements to transport the remains to firewood depots,” he said.

Published - May 01, 2026 09:39 pm IST

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