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Sirens, blackouts and more: What to expect from today’s drill
Updated On: 07 May, 2025 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
There is absolutely no need for panic. The city can go about its day as normal. Today’s drill in Mumbai is a safety precaution mandated by the Central government in the remote chance of an untoward situation unfolding. What the city can expect is the sound of sirens at a few chosen spots. Here are some answers to your questions about today

A drill conducted at CSMT yesterday to check for preparedness. Pic/Shadab Khan
In response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Mumbai will conduct a large-scale drill titled Abhyas at 4 pm on Wednesday across various locations. The exercise aims to test emergency response, inter-agency coordination, and citizen preparedness in the event of a wartime or terror scenario.
The drill will begin with an air raid siren triggered by the Indian Air Force, followed by a simulated fire incident. Civil Defence sirens will be activated across various zones, and mock rescue operations will be carried out by coordinated teams comprising police, fire brigade, health workers, and other emergency agencies.
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