Mohali, Sept. 11 -- Recognising the potential threat to commuters and residents, the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) has begun identifying dead and dangerous trees across the city, which until now had no official count. The campaign was launched on Wednesday by Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu from Phase 4.

Mayor Sidhu said the city had been witnessing repeated complaints about trees that had either dried up or tilted dangerously, posing a potential threat to residents and property. "Several big trees have already fallen in recent days, blocking main roads and endangering commuters. These cannot be ignored any longer," the mayor said.

To ensure accountability, the MC will set up a special committee to handle the felling of unsafe trees. The ...