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IN PHOTOS: Delhi-NCR conducts mega mock drill to test disaster preparedness

Updated On: 01 August, 2025 07:08 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A comprehensive, multi-agency disaster management mock drill was conducted across 55 locations in the national capital on Friday morning to boost emergency preparedness. (PIC/ PTI)

A comprehensive, multi-agency disaster management mock drill was conducted across 55 locations in the national capital on Friday morning to boost emergency preparedness. (PIC/ PTI)

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A comprehensive, multi-agency disaster management mock drill was conducted across 55 locations in the national capital on Friday morning to boost emergency preparedness. (PIC/ PTI)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The simulation began with an artificial earthquake scenario, followed by mock chemical leak incidents in industrial and transport zones spanning all 11 districts of Delhi</span></p>

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The simulation began with an artificial earthquake scenario, followed by mock chemical leak incidents in industrial and transport zones spanning all 11 districts of Delhi

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to officials, the drill was held simultaneously in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and across the wider National Capital Region</span></p>

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According to officials, the drill was held simultaneously in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and across the wider National Capital Region

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Personnel from multiple departments, including fire services, police, and the revenue department, actively participated in the rehearsals. Rescue and relief operations were staged at various sites such as Ramesh Nagar Metro Station, Mother International School, and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital</span></p>

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Personnel from multiple departments, including fire services, police, and the revenue department, actively participated in the rehearsals. Rescue and relief operations were staged at various sites such as Ramesh Nagar Metro Station, Mother International School, and Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At RML Hospital, officials simulated emergency response mechanisms for potential earthquake impacts and industrial accidents. At Mother International School, participants practised cutting off gas and electricity connections upon receiving the earthquake signal, followed by rescue operations</span></p>

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At RML Hospital, officials simulated emergency response mechanisms for potential earthquake impacts and industrial accidents. At Mother International School, participants practised cutting off gas and electricity connections upon receiving the earthquake signal, followed by rescue operations

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Indian Army and the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, is organising `Exercise Suraksha Chakra` that culminates with a field-level mock drill"</span></p>

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"The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Indian Army and the governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, is organising `Exercise Suraksha Chakra` that culminates with a field-level mock drill"

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As per a statement from the authority, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is spearheading the coordination of this mock drill, aimed at evaluating Delhi-NCR&rsquo;s preparedness in the event of an earthquake or industrial chemical hazard</span></p>

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As per a statement from the authority, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is spearheading the coordination of this mock drill, aimed at evaluating Delhi-NCR’s preparedness in the event of an earthquake or industrial chemical hazard

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