What happens to the azure resource after region level disaster?

Question

What happens to an Azure resource after a region-level disaster? Will it be automatically deleted? Will I continue to incur costs if the resource remains unused? Assume that no disaster recovery plan is in place.

For example, if I have an Event Hub in use and a disaster occurs, will it be automatically removed?

If the disaster is unrecoverable, will I still be charged for the resource?

Answer 1

Hi @Yashodhan Patil

Thank you for posting your query!

In the event of a region-level disaster, Azure resources are not automatically deleted. If your resource, such as an Event Hub, is in the affected region, it may become unavailable. However, Azure will not automatically remove the resource. Here’s what you should know:

What happens to an Azure resource after a region-level disaster? Will it be automatically deleted?

If the region becomes unavailable, your resource (e.g., Event Hub) may be inoperable, but it will not be automatically deleted. Azure does not perform automatic failover to another region unless you have set up Disaster Recovery (DR) or geo-replication for that resource in advance.

Will I continue to incur costs if the resource remains unused?

Even if the resource is unusable due to the disaster, you will still incur charges as long as the resource exists in your Azure account. This includes any reserved capacity, storage, or other associated costs. Azure does not stop billing automatically, and you would need to manually delete or stop the resource to avoid further charges.

If the disaster is unrecoverable, will I still be charged for the resource?

If the disaster is deemed unrecoverable and the resource cannot be restored, the resource will not be automatically deleted. You may still be billed for the resource unless you take action to delete or stop it.

To avoid this scenario, it is recommended to implement Disaster Recovery strategies and geo-replication where possible. This would ensure that your data is safeguarded and accessible in case of regional failures.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you have any further queries.

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