Students take shelter under the table as part of mock drill in Jammu
Hyderabad: Amid tensions escalating with Pakistan, a large-scale mock drill, Operation Abhyaas, will be carried out across states, including Hyderabad, on May 7, 2025.
The mock drill will be conducted at 4:00 pm as part of the nationwide civil defence preparedness initiative.
The exercise is being carried out under the provisions of the Civil Defence Act, 1968, which mandates that states and union territories be equipped for handling hostile situations and ensuring civilian protection.
244 vulnerable districts have been identified as part of the drill, which will be conducted inside the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits and will simulate an incoming air raid scenario.
Sirens will be activated citywide for two minutes through police loudspeakers, industrial sirens, fire services, and patrol vehicles across Hyderabad as part of the mock drill.
The public has been advised to treat this as a simulation and follow standard safety procedures such as seeking shelter, turning off utilities, and staying tuned to official updates.
By 4:15 pm, simulated impacts of the air raid will be reported in four different locations across the city. Emergency response units, including the police, fire brigade, SDRF, medical teams, and municipal authorities, will respond on-site. Civil defence volunteers will assist with damage assessment and rescue operations.
The mock drill will also test blackout measures, such as switching off lights, dimming vehicle headlights, and camouflaging key infrastructure across Hyderabad.
The exercise is expected to conclude by 4:30 pm, at which point final sirens will be sounded to signal the end of the drill.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate fully and refrain from spreading or acting on rumours. The drill is intended to build awareness, improve preparedness, and reduce loss of life and property in the event of an actual hostile attack.
This post was last modified on May 6, 2025 6:39 pm