New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Satellite communication could help maintain connectivity during natural disasters, enable faster emergency responses and improve access to essential services in remote areas by 2035, BSNL Chairman and Managing Director Robert J Ravi said at a Viasat event on satellite communication and disaster management.

Highlighting the importance of communication during emergencies, Ravi described a scenario in which a cloudburst at night causes rising water levels, damaged roads and submerged villages, leaving people stranded. He said satellite-based connectivity could ensure that communication networks remain operational even when conventional infrastructure fails.

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