Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Mumbai Corporator Seeks Nets To Prevent Falling Coconut Injuries
Some old coconut trees in Mumbai can drop heavy coconuts.
These coconuts could hurt people or damage parked cars.
Makarand Narwekar, a local elected representative, wants the city to help prevent this problem.
He asked the BMC to put safety nets around risky coconut trees.
The nets would catch coconuts before they reach the ground.
He is especially concerned about trees near roads, parks, and busy places.
Residents of Cusrow Baug have already installed similar nets themselves.
Narwekar says the city should survey public trees and use this simple safety measure where needed.
Colaba BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar asked the BMC to install nets to catch falling coconuts.
He cited risks to pedestrians and motorists from old coconut trees along roadsides and in public areas.
Narwekar said Colaba has many old coconut trees and frequent incidents of falling coconuts.
He pointed to protective nets installed by Cusrow Baug residents as a successful local example.
He urged a survey of hazardous trees and installation of good-quality nylon nets in high-traffic areas.
- Who
- Colaba BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, or BMC, to act; BMC chief Ashwini Bhide received his letter.
- What
- Narwekar urged the installation of fall-protection nets on hazardous coconut trees.
- When
- The article does not specify when the letter was sent.
- Where
- The request covers public roads, parks, and high-traffic areas, particularly in Colaba, Mumbai.
- Why
- To reduce the risk of falling coconuts injuring pedestrians and motorists or damaging vehicles and other property.
- Requester
- Makarand Narwekar, BJP corporator from Colaba
- Authority contacted
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation chief Ashwini Bhide
- Requested measure
- Fall-protection nets designed to catch falling coconuts
- Priority locations
- Roadside trees, parks, public places, and high-traffic areas
- Main concern
- Potential injuries to pedestrians and damage to vehicles
- Existing example
- Cusrow Baug residents installed coconut fall-protection nets on trees within their premises
- Suggested material
- Good-quality nylon protective nets