Bhubaneswar, Oct. 28 -- More than half of Odisha's telecom towers face high or very high cyclone risk, according to a study by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

The study found that 26,919 telecom towers in the state are exposed to different hazards, including cyclones, floods and storm surges. It warned that damage to telecom infrastructure during extreme weather could disrupt communication and affect emergency services.

Telecom towers in Khorda, Cuttack and Balasore are particularly exposed to cyclones, the report said. Balasore, Jajpur and Kendrapara also face flood risks and storm surges that can exceed six metres, according to The Times of India report.

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