Ham radios to the rescue in rain-hit Thrissur district

Ham radio enthusiasts have set up their unique work stations to ensure a steady stream of communication in case nature's fury wreaked havoc on conventional systems of contact

Even as the incessant rain and resultant flooding disrupted lives across the central regions of the State, ham radio enthusiasts have quietly swung into action in Thrissur district, setting up their unique work stations to ensure a steady stream of communication in case nature's fury wreaked havoc on conventional systems of contact.

The district administration has sought the service of ham radio operators to coordinate disaster relief operations in case the communication system gets cut off due to any rain-related incident.