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Over 18,000 telecom towers in Assam at risk from disasters

In Assam
February 13, 2025
Over 18,000 telecom towers in Assam at risk from disasters

Guwahati: Every year, Assam braces itself for nature’s fury. Floods engulf villages, cyclonic winds tear through towns, and earthquakes shake the land. In this volatile environment, the state’s telecommunications infrastructure—its lifeline in emergencies—is hanging by a thread. A staggering 18,388 telecom towers across Assam are at risk, exposed to the nation’s most extreme disaster threats.