Mysuru, May 21 -- * Forest Dept. identifies eight city roads with hazardous trees

* MCC Commissioner assures prompt action

The Forest Department has directed the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to take immediate corrective action on multiple city roads where tree stems have been encased in concrete or interlocking tiles, leaving no space for water percolation - a practice that poses a serious threat to the survival of urban trees.

This intervention follows a series of reports published in Star of Mysore, where concerned citizens highlighted the unscientific execution of development works that have left trees smothered under layers of construction material, particularly along footpaths.

Residents have repeatedly voiced their concerns ove...