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Chandigarh Mock Drill Today: Check Timings And Locations For Blackout, What To Expect And Do
Chandigarh Mock Drill: On May 7, Chandigarh will participate in a nationwide mock drill involving 243 districts, prompted by a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities. The Union Home Ministry initiated this exercise to assess emergency response capabilities.
Chandigarh Mock Drill: What To Expect Today
Chandigarh Mock Drill: Chandigarh will join 243 other districts across India today (May 7) in a large-scale mock drill, following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The Union Home Ministry has directed this exercise to simulate wartime scenarios and test public and administrative response systems.
The city will witness two key drills, one at 4 PM and another at 7:30 PM, including air attack warning sirens and a mandatory blackout period. The exercise will be carried out with the involvement of police, fire services, health departments, NCC, NSS, and civil defence volunteers.
When and Where? Timing Details for Chandigarh Residents
- 4:00 PM: First mock drill begins. A long siren will sound, signalling the start of the emergency preparedness exercise.
All residents are urged to switch off indoor and outdoor lights during this time and remain indoors. Drivers must pull over safely and turn off vehicle headlights for the duration of the blackout.
Safety First: What Citizens Should Do
District Commissioner Nishant Yadav has appealed to the public to remain calm and cooperate fully. "This is just a preparedness exercise, not a real emergency," he said, urging residents not to spread rumours or panic.
Here’s what you need to do:
- At the siren (4 PM or 7:30 PM), switch off all lights, including emergency lighting unless windows are fully covered with thick curtains or cardboard.
A short siren will indicate the end of the drill and signal that it’s safe to resume normal activity.
Blackout Protocols for Institutions
While hospitals and nursing homes are exempt from the blackout, they are required to use thick curtains and remain alert. All other establishments must follow the protocols strictly for the 10-minute window.
Punjab Also Tightens Security Measures
Neighbouring Punjab has divided its 20 cities into Zone-2 and Zone-3 to conduct coordinated mock drills. These exercises, happening simultaneously with Chandigarh's, are structured in two phases:
- Air Attack Simulation (Evening) – Focuses on emergency response, evacuation, and coordination among security forces and administrative staff.
Authorities in Punjab and Chandigarh alike emphasise the importance of community participation in these drills, underscoring that preparedness today could mean survival tomorrow.
Why This Drill Matters
The drills are being conducted in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which triggered heightened security nationwide. The Ministry of Home Affairs has rolled out Operation Sindoor, under which mock drills are being carried out in 244 civil defence districts.
As tensions continue to rise, these exercises serve as a reminder that emergency preparedness isn't just a government responsibility, it begins at home.
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