India  

Sirens, sporadic power cuts: Delhi set for security drill at 4pm today

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 7 May 2025 ()
Delhi is gearing up for 'Operation Abhyaas,' a city-wide drill simulating emergency scenarios like air raids and evacuations, scheduled for Wednesday at 4 pm across 55 locations. The exercise, prompted by heightened tensions and recent attacks, will involve civil defense volunteers, disaster response teams, and various departments to test preparedness and response mechanisms.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Delhi Delhi Megacity and union territory of India

15 lakh people across nation join hands to test and enforce safety measures

A nationwide civil defence drill, initiated by the home ministry, saw widespread participation exceeding initial expectations, encompassing nearly 350 districts..
IndiaTimes
Indian cities in a Blackout|Civil Defence Drill in several cities across India | India-Pak Tensions [Video]

Indian cities in a Blackout|Civil Defence Drill in several cities across India | India-Pak Tensions

Civilians defence drills were carried out in several cities across India as tensions remain high with Pakistan. Sirens were sounded and blackouts observed in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Chandigarh, Shimla and others in a bid to prepare civilians for any possible threats in case a war breaks-out between India and Pakistan. #IndiaPakistanTensions #CityBlackouts #CivilDefenceDrills #IndiaPreparesForWar #OperationSindoor #AirRaidSirens #MockDefenceDrills #IndiaPakistanWar #Blackout Also Read Cuba's Electrical Grid Experiences Major Outage Following La Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Failure :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/cubas-electrical-grid-offline-major-power-plant-failure-011-3964293.html?ref=DMDesc Power Still Out for 400,000 in Brazil's Biggest City :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/brazil-power-outage-leaves-400000-without-electricity-gen-3677271.html?ref=DMDesc Gaza Strip Cut Off from the World as Israel Expands Ground Operations :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/internet-and-phone-services-collapse-in-gaza-strip-under-intensified-bombardment-gen-3669579.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.194~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:04Published

Delhi cabinet passes historic decision, proposes to conduct cloud seeding to reduce pollution

The Delhi cabinet on Wednesday passed a historic decision to conduct cloud seeding, also known as artificial rain, in the national capital to mitigate pollution...
DNA

Mock drills in India: Several cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, observe blackout as part of security drill

The nationwide mock drills were conducted to assess emergency preparedness and to evaluate local response capabilities to security challenges.
DNA

You Might Like