Rural women bear disproportionate burden of India's expanding wildfires

Expanding wildfires across rural India are placing a disproportionate burden on women, who face heightened challenges in fire-affected regions. The environmental crisis compounds existing vulnerabilities for rural women, who often depend on forest resources for livelihoods and household needs.

Women in these areas struggle with increased workload as wildfires damage agricultural land, grazing areas, and forest cover. They bear responsibility for securing food, water, and fuel while managing household tasks amid worsening environmental conditions.