In a massive emergency preparedness effort a multi-agency disaster management mock drill was conducted at 55 different locations across Delhi on Friday morning. The large-scale exercise began with a simulated earthquake scenario, followed by mock incidents of chemical leaks in both industrial and transportation zones across all 11 districts of the capital.
Coordinated under ‘Exercise Suraksha Chakra’, the drill was led by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and organized in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Indian Army, and the state governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. The exercise was simultaneously carried out in key areas of the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to officials the primary goal was to evaluate and strengthen the region readiness in responding to complex emergencies like earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. It tested communication systems, inter-agency coordination, evacuation protocols, medical response, and crowd management strategies in densely populated areas.
“Such mock drills are vital for improving real-time disaster response capabilities. It ensures that every agency knows its role and can act swiftly and effectively in case of a real crisis,” stated a senior NDMA official overseeing the drill.
The mock drill also served as a live training exercise for emergency personnel and volunteers, aiming to bridge gaps in preparedness before any actual catastrophe strikes.