Mumbai zoo animals shifted ahead of Nisarga

June 03, 2020 12:40

In the wake of Cyclone Nisarga, carnivores like tiger, leopard, hyena etc at Mumbai's Veer Mata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan & Zoo have been shifted into their holding areas, which are safer, to avoid any damage from tree fall.

The zoo emergency response team of 20 people, including animal keepers, security staff and tree trimming staff with all the necessary equipments, has been deputed to tackle any untoward incidence.

Besides, CCTV monitoring of prone areas is being done to have quick response.

The BMC has also arranged pumps at more than 300 potential water logging areas. In addition, all six pumping stations have been provided with adequate manpower, in the view of cyclone 'Nisarga'.

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