India has initiated a comprehensive nationwide civil defence operation in response to escalating tensions with Pakistan. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed multiple states and Union Territories to conduct civil defence mock drills on May 7 to enhance emergency preparedness.
Key Measures in the Civil Defence Operations include:
1. Air Raid Warning Sirens Activation
5. Evacuation Plan Rehearsals
Key Measures in the Civil Defence Operations include:
1. Air Raid Warning Sirens Activation
- Testing and operationalization of air raid warning systems across urban and strategic areas to ensure functionality in the event of an aerial attack.
- Training sessions for civilians, including students, on protective measures during hostile attacks, such as seeking shelter and responding to sirens.
- Implementation of crash blackouts in key cities to minimize visibility to potential aerial threats, involving the shutdown of lights and electronic displays.
- Camouflage and concealment of critical infrastructure, including power plants and communication hubs, to protect against potential targeting.
- Conducting drills to rehearse and update evacuation plans for civilians, ensuring efficient movement to safe zones during emergencies.
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