India, April 26 -- Sir,

A few days ago, on a clear day without any rain or strong winds, a large tree - seemingly healthy - was suddenly uprooted on KRS Road near the Railway Hospital. It fell onto a moving two-wheeler just ahead of my vehicle. Fortunately, the rider and pillion passenger escaped with only minor injuries, but the incident could have been far more tragic.

This alarming event highlights how the outward appearance of a tree can be misleading. What appears to be a healthy tree may, in reality, be structurally compromised.

There may be many such trees in and around Mysuru that pose similar risks. I earnestly request the Mysuru City Corporation, in collaboration with the Forest Department, to undertake a thorough evaluation ...