India's Mega Mock Drill - May 7, 2025

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– Testing air raid warning systems – Practising blackouts – Checking emergency response systems in urban and rural areas

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed states to conduct a large-scale civil defence mock drill on May 7 across 244 districts. This marks the first such exercise since 1971, when a similar drill preceded the India-Pakistan war.

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Ahead of tomorrow's civil defence exercises, civic volunteers conducted rehearsals in multiple cities. The Centre-ordered drills—covering 259 locations—will focus on air raids, evacuations, and bunker safety, following heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack.

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During the drills, a full-scale emergency response will be demonstrated. This includes coordination between the police, fire brigade, NDRF, hospitals, and civilian participants. All participating units will be assigned a code word or timeline to follow during the exercise.

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A total of 259 districts across 35 states and Union Territories are set to participate in the nationwide mock drill on Wednesday, as directed by the Union Home Ministry.

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