In recent weeks, Nepal has been grappling with the effects of continuous heavy rainfall, which has led to severe floods, landslides, and inundations in various parts of the country.
This adverse weather has not only caused widespread damage to infrastructure and displaced communities but has also significantly impacted telecommunication services across many regions. Nepal Telecom, the country’s leading telecommunication service provider, has been at the forefront of efforts to restore disrupted services as swiftly as possible.
Disruption in Services
The natural calamities have posed a considerable challenge to Nepal Telecom’s network, causing disruptions to both telephone and internet services in several areas. The primary issue has been the interruption in power supply to many BTS (Base Transceiver Station) towers, leading to their shutdown. Without electricity, these towers, which are crucial for maintaining communication services, are unable to operate. Additionally, transmission links, which are essential for providing connectivity between different regions, have been damaged or cut off due to landslides and floods.
While some areas have faced complete outages, others have experienced slow internet speeds, dropped calls, and intermittent service. The extent of the disruption varies, depending on the severity of the local weather conditions and the infrastructure damage sustained in those areas.
