Mumbai: The BMC proposed establishing an on-premises data centre and disaster recovery facility at the City Institute of Disaster Management, Parel, to further reinforce system reliability.This state-of-the-art infrastructure will ensure robust system resilience, enhanced data security, and uninterrupted operations during emergencies, enabling seamless decision-making when it matters the most.The BMC disaster management department also explored a satellite-based communication system for coordination during disasters and emergencies in the city.Currently, the department is hamstrung by MTNL landlines, 90% of which are non-functional, and it must either depend on DMR radios or mobile phones.However, in the event of a disaster or a major untoward incident in the city, even mobile phone lines get clogged, and DMR radios go out of reach at certain locations.Therefore, the department, which is a nodal agency, is looking at a satellite-based communication system, which will ensure uninterrupted and robust communication between the emergency operations centre and other agencies.
