A mock drill is scheduled in Punjab tonight to assess emergency preparedness. The exercise will be held in designated areas with the objective of strengthening the civil defence system.
Residents have been urged to switch off non-essential lights during the mock drill period. Essential services will continue uninterrupted.
The mock drill will commence with an air raid warning signal, which will be disseminated through sirens featuring a high-low pitch for two minutes.
The exercise will be held in all districts and will conclude with an "All Clear" signal marked by a continuous high-pitch siren lasting two minutes.
Authorities will simulate key emergency operations during the drill, including fire response, search and rescue, first aid and medical assistance, evacuation of injured persons, and traffic and crowd control measures to evaluate field-level coordination.
