A century-old Baobab tree on SV Road, Santacruz (west), was chopped off for Metro 2 B works. The cutting of the large tree created controversy as authorities did not consider relocating the rare species. Metro 2B line is expected to reduce travel time by 50-75%.
In a circular issued on April 16, the MMRDA emphasised proactive measures to ensure the well-being of construction workers amid rising temperatures and a severe heat wave alert in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.