A big mock drill is happening across India on Wednesday, May 7, in 244 locations. This nationwide safety exercise is called Operation Abhyas and is being held because of rising tensions and recent threats, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has planned this drill to check how ready India is in case of a war with Pakistan.
During the drill, there will be practice air raids, blackouts, evacuations, and emergency rescue operations in different areas. The aim is to help both people and authorities get prepared for any possible was or outside attack.
When Will the Mock Drill Happen? Here’s the Full Schedule
Here’s the rewritten version in easy English:
For those wondering about the mock drill timings today, most major drills across India will start at 4 PM on May 7, 2025, though some places may have different timings based on local plans.
- Delhi: The mock drill will take place from 4 PM to 7 PM.
- Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh): The drill will happen at the Reserve Police Lines at 4 PM, as told by SSP B Murthy.
- Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): A blackout will happen from 8 PM to 8:10 PM. DM Avinash Singh has asked people to turn off all lights, inverters, and not to use mobile phones or flashlights during this time.
- Kerala: Drills in 14 districts will begin at 4 PM, according to officials.
- Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): An air raid simulation will start at 4 PM in Kotha Jalaripeta, followed by a blackout at 7 PM in Kotha Jalaripeta and Oxygen Towers.
- Dehradun (Uttarakhand): At 4 PM, sirens and hooters will go off at five main locations like Dhara Police Chowki and the District Magistrate Complex.
- Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu): A drill will happen at Madras Atomic Power Station and Chennai Port Trust from 4 PM to 4:30 PM.
What Is a Civil Defence Mock Drill
Civil defence mock drills are practice exercises that simulate emergency situations to help civilians, government agencies, and emergency services get ready for possible dangers, especially in war-like situations such as missile strikes, air attacks, or other hostile events.
