83% of 18,388 towers in Assam face high cyclonic wind risk
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Disaster-resilient infrastructure: a GS3 case study on climate adaptation and critical infrastructure.
Why in news
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Department of Telecommunications, and NDMA assessed telecom resilience in five states, revealing that 83% of 18,388 towers in Assam face high cyclonic wind risk.
Background
The study assessed telecom infrastructure in Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand. It highlighted that Cyclone Fani caused $63.5 million in losses, leading to recommendations for stronger physical protection and satellite connectivity.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact83% of 18,388 telecom towers in Assam are identified as facing high cyclonic wind risk
- BodyCoalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and NDMA conducted the assessment
- FactCyclone Fani caused $63.5 million in losses
- S&TRecommended measures include backup networks and satellite connectivity for telecom resilience
Prelims practice question
With reference to telecom infrastructure resilience in India, consider the following statements:
- The assessment identified that 83% of 18,388 towers in Assam face high cyclonic wind risk.
- The study was conducted exclusively for the state of Odisha.
- Recommended measures for telecom resilience include satellite connectivity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The study assessed infrastructure in Assam, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of disaster-resilient infrastructure in maintaining essential communication services during extreme climatic events in coastal and cyclonic-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure vulnerability: High cyclonic wind risk to telecom towers in Assam and coastal states
- Redundancy requirements: Necessity of satellite connectivity and backup networks to ensure continuity
- Economic impact: Mitigation of infrastructure losses to prevent large-scale financial damage during cyclones
Keywords: Disaster Resilient Infrastructure · Telecom Resilience · Climate Adaptation · Critical Infrastructure · Risk Mitigation
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