Noida Mock Drill: Sirens To Go Off At THIS Time In Gautam Buddh Nagar Tonight - What To Expect

Noida: Residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar, including Noida and Greater Noida, will witness a complete blackout tonight as part of a large-scale civil defence mock drill being held across India. The blackout, scheduled between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm, is being carried out under the nationwide emergency preparedness exercise ‘Operation Abhyaas’, aimed at testing public response and administrative readiness during wartime-like scenarios.

In a late-night decision chaired by District Magistrate Shri Manish Verma, the administration confirmed the blackout plan and issued a public appeal to follow the guidelines strictly.

What Happens at 9:30 PM Today?

A long siren will go off to signal the start of the drill at 9:30 PM. Everyone is expected to move to the safest part of their home, avoid standing near windows, and practise safety protocols.

• Switch off all lights, including those in public and private buildings.
• Use emergency lighting like torches or glow sticks – but ensure windows are covered with curtains or cardboard to prevent light leakage.
• Avoid mobile phone usage near windows to avoid light visibility.
• Keep radios, water, dry food, essential medicines and first-aid kits handy.
• Immediately switch off gas and electrical appliances when the siren is heard.
• Ensure the safety of children and pets throughout the drill.

A short siren will signal the end of the mock alert and indicate it’s safe again.

Tonight’s 9:15 pm siren will serve as the final warning to prepare for the blackout. From 9:30 pm, electricity supply at some areas of Gautam Buddh Nagar will be cut off for a full 30 minutes.

The district administration has urged people not to panic, to refrain from spreading rumours, and to treat this exercise as a vital step toward safety and national readiness.

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