Archive · 23 May 2025
Delhi Issues Storm Safety Advice, Tree Fall Preparedness
As thunderstorms are becoming more frequent, Delhi's city government has told people what to do to stay safe.
They are advising residents to avoid trees and power lines during storms and to secure loose items like flowerpots.
The government also provided contact info for reporting fallen trees, so they can be cleared quickly.
The city has teams ready to handle tree emergencies during monsoon season, and they are training staff to safely prune trees.
MCD issued guidelines to RWAs for storm preparedness and tree safety.
Residents should avoid trees and electric poles during thunderstorms.
Residents must secure loose items from balconies and rooftops.
MCD provides emergency contact numbers for reporting fallen trees.
Horticulture teams are deployed in each zone to handle tree emergencies during monsoon season.
- Who
- MCD, RWAs, and Delhi residents
- What
- Advisory with guidelines, emergency contacts, and preventive measures for storm preparedness.
- When
- Recent weeks with increasing thunderstorms and pre-monsoon season
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure the safety of residents during thunderstorms and pre-monsoon showers.
- Location
- New Delhi
- Focus
- Storm preparedness and tree safety
- Emergency Contact
- 011-29812700/29812228 and [email protected]
- MCD Action
- Deployment of gardeners and supervisors during monsoon season
- Recent Incidents
- 53 complaints received on Wednesday