Department of Telecommunications Activates Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in Affected Districts of Nagaland, Gujarat, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu amid Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has activated Intra‑Circle Roaming (ICR) in disaster‑hit districts of Nagaland (Longleng), Gujarat (Valsad), and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Heavy rainfall, landslides and flash floods have damaged optical fibre cables and caused network outages. Under SOP‑2020 for Telecom Services in Response to Disasters and the Unified Licence provisions, ICR is in force until 23:59 hrs on 27 July 2026 or until further notice. ICR allows subscribers of any operator, including visiting in‑roamers, to use any available network where their home network is down, ensuring continuity of communication for residents, emergency responders and disaster management agencies. DoT is monitoring the situation through field units and coordinating with service providers for full network restoration.