India, May 11 -- The Delhi government has ordered an immediate survey and removal of trees which are leaning or prone to collapse in high winds or rains across Public Works Department's (PWD) 1,400km arterial road network in Delhi, officials said, adding that the order has been issued to prevent accidents and deaths due to falling trees in monsoons.

All zonal officials have been asked to complete the survey by May 15 and removal by May 31, earmarking the nature of hazard each tree poses and providing an undertaking that no dangerous tree is present in their jurisdiction by the end of the survey.

Last year, multiple accidents and deaths were reported due to falling trees and branches during thunderstorm and heavy rain events. On August 1...