Biparjoy Alert
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Biparjoy storm can hit the coast of Gujarat with a speed of 155 to 160 kilometers per hour. It is expected to cause huge devastation. During this, there can be heavy damage to buildings, trees and plants. Telephone company towers can also be damaged in a storm. This can disrupt warnings and aid information reaching people. But the Telecom Department has prepared such a plan that even after the towers are affected by the storm, the emergency information received by the people is not affected.
what are the solutions
The Department of Telecom has facilitated the interconnection of network services in the storm-affected areas for the expected days of the storm i.e. June 15 to June 17. That is, if a telecom company’s tower is damaged, it will be able to continue its services using the towers of the associate company. If the tower of any company is damaged, its services will be transferred to the towers of other companies in that area.
The biggest problem in the continuation of telecom services may be the impact of electricity services. Power service may be affected by uprooting of power lines or poles. In this emergency, the telecom companies have ensured availability of additional diesel on their towers, so that information continues to reach the people even if there is no power supply for two-three days.