7 May 2025, 16:49 PM
Ahmedabad Mock Drills LIVE: Things to know
Here are key safety steps and preparedness tips to follow during the civil defence drill:
Understand the siren signals:
A long continuous siren means an air-raid alert—take shelter immediately.
Short, repeated sirens indicate that it’s safe and the all-clear has been given.
Identify nearby shelters such as:
Basements
Underground parking areas
Designated safe zones in your locality
Prepare an emergency kit with:
A flashlight
Bottled water
Basic medicines
A list of emergency contact numbers
Halt all outdoor activities as soon as the siren sounds.
Move quickly to the nearest shelter and stay there until authorities declare it safe.
Implement blackout precautions by:
Turning off all lights
Using thick curtains or blinds
Covering or switching off screens and devices that emit light (TVs, phones, etc.)
Conduct blackout drills at home to check your family’s readiness.
Report any suspicious activity or unknown individuals in your area to the nearest authorities.
Join community training programs, especially those on:
First aid
Emergency preparedness for children
How to identify safe areas at home or school
Ensure vulnerable members, like senior citizens and children, are involved in every part of the safety drill.
7 May 2025, 15:48 PM
Ahmedabad Mock Drill LIVE: What to keep in emergency kit?
During the mock drills, people are advised to keep emergency kits ready at home with essentials like first aid supplies, flashlights, candles, and some cash. This is to ensure they can manage during power outages or medical emergencies, especially if mobile networks or digital payments stop working.
The Centre has stated that these nationwide drills are part of efforts to boost civil defence readiness in the event of a potential conflict between India and Pakistan.
7 May 2025, 14:59 PM
Ahmedabad Mock Drills LIVE: Operation Abhiyaas
Delhi authorities will conduct mock drills at 55 locations across the city at 4 PM today as part of the nationwide civil defence exercise 'Operation Abhyaas', initiated by the central government.
7 May 2025, 11:16 AM
Ahmedabad Mock Drills LIVE: Security drill
After the siren sounds, certain areas in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will undergo a five-minute power blackout. The exercise aims to simulate a hostile attack and evaluate the effectiveness of civil defence teams in reducing casualties and damage during such scenarios.
7 May 2025, 09:58 AM
Ahmedabad LIVE: Blackout, Sirens to be conducted around the country
India will carry out one of its largest emergency preparedness drills tomorrow, aimed at assessing its response to potential attacks. The exercise follows a recent terror strike in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. The mock drill will feature blackout procedures, air raid sirens, evacuation rehearsals, and civil defence training. Special attention will be given to civil defence districts housing critical infrastructure like dams and refineries.
7 May 2025, 09:15 AM
Ahmedabad Mock Drill LIVE: Nationwide civil defence drill
India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, covering over 244 key districts that house military bases, nuclear facilities, and refineries. This major exercise follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives. The drill aims to boost preparedness for potential threats through activities such as air raid sirens, power blackouts, and evacuation drills.
