Green forest fire notification in India

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Forest Fires in India

1) Summary From April 9 to 14, forest fires are occurring frequently across India, with fire spread ongoing in major regions including Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka state and Assam state. Fire risk is increasing due to rising temperatures and dry climate conditions.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruptions: Chamarajanagar district is a major agricultural area with potential crop damage and harvest delays due to fires
• Forest product supply-chain interruptions: Temporary disruptions expected in production and transportation of forest products such as timber, bamboo, and medicinal herbs
• Logistics infrastructure impact: Traffic control and transportation delays possible on some sections of road networks passing through forest areas
• Regional manufacturing impact: Production shutdowns at manufacturing facilities near fire zones and deteriorated working conditions due to air quality degradation
• Power supply instability: Increased instability in power supply to some areas due to transmission line damage risks

3) Watch points

• Need to monitor meteorological fire risk index and pre-monsoon rainfall forecast trends
• Continued observation required of traffic conditions on access roads to major industrial complexes (Bengaluru, Hyderabad) and ports