Wildfire — Nilgiris Reserve
Nilgiris Reserve, Tamil Nadu · IN-TN
Wildfire spreading across dry sholas after 21 rainless days. Fire-line 4.6 km long, advancing 900 m/h north-east toward Ooty–Kotagiri road.
82%
Confidence
3h
ETA
96K
At risk
Fuel moisture 6% Wind 32 km/h NE Slope 24° Ignition: dry-lightning cluster
Hotline: 101 · TNFRS 044-28520100 12 shelters active
Incident timeline
From first detection through projected outcome.
- T-8hHotspot detected
VIIRS + INSAT thermal band flagged 3 hotspots.
- T-4hFireline formed
Merged into 2.1 km continuous front.
- T-2hVillages notified
SMS + community sirens to 96K residents.
- T-1hAir support
2 Bambi-bucket helicopters requested.
- T+3hRoad cut-off risk
Ooty–Kotagiri road within 700 m of fireline.
Recommended actions
residents
- immediate
Wear N95 masks; keep windows shut; evacuate if smoke > 300 μg/m³.
responders
- immediate
Cut 2 firebreaks along ridge 1180 m contour; stage water bowsers.
authorities
- 1h
Ban open flames & agri-burning in a 15 km radius for 72h.
Affected areas
Total: 80K people| Area | Type | Population | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilgiris upper plateau | district | 62K | HIGH |
| Kotagiri hamlets | village cluster | 18K | HIGH |
| Ooty – Kotagiri SH-15 | highway | — | MODERATE |
SMS + WhatsApp dispatched
Active
NDRF / SDRF coordinated
Active
12 shelters open
Active
Cell broadcast armed
Active