Nepal Telecom restores mobile, internet services across flood-hit areas
Summary
Nepal Telecom has restored mobile and internet services across flood-hit areas in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading after damaged BTS sites were brought back online. The company used helicopters, generators and emergency coordination to reconnect disrupted locations, including the Rasuwa Border BTS near the Nepal-China border.
Key Points
- Nepal Telecom restored mobile and internet services across all flood-affected areas in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- The August 26 flood disrupted 83 of the company’s 120 sites in the three districts, and three sites were completely damaged.
- Technicians used helicopters, generators and coordination with security agencies to restore services where roads and electricity were cut off.
- The Rasuwa Border BTS near the Nepal-China border resumed operation on September 2, supporting rescue and relief efforts.
