November 30, 2025 1:22 PM

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Cyclone Ditwah: DoT undertakes extensive preparedness measures to ensure telecom network resilience

In view of Cyclone Ditwah, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has undertaken extensive preparedness measures to ensure telecom network resilience. It has established a 24×7 control room to safeguard telecom connectivity, coordinate with service providers, and enable prompt response through administrations and the State Disaster Management Authority. The DoT has also directed all telecom service providers to maintain uninterrupted network operations, ensure adequate fuel reserves, keep emergency power backups ready, and deploy field response teams in vulnerable districts.