Telecom dept sets up 24X7 control room to safeguard network connectivity during cyclone Ditwah threat
Cyclone Ditwah has triggered rain in several parts of Tamil Nadu as it is expected to move parallel to the coastline of the northern parts of the state and neighboring Puducherry in the next 24 hours.
“The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has taken extensive preparedness measures to ensure resilience of the telecommunication network in view of Cyclone Ditwah, which is likely to impact the coasts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu over the Bay of Bengal,” the statement said. The statement was included.
As per Standard Operating Procedure, DoT said it has ensured completion of Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) and Cell Broadcast (CB) tests across all networks to maintain communication continuity and early warning in emergency situations.
“DoT has set up a 24×7 control room to maintain telecommunication connectivity, coordinate with service providers and facilitate rapid response through district administrations and State Disaster Management Authority in the face of cyclone Ditwah threat,” the statement said.
The ministry also instructed all telecom operators to ensure uninterrupted network operations, adequate fuel reserves, preparedness of emergency power backups and deployment of field response teams in sensitive areas, the statement said.
