Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Ladakh Hosts Disaster Drill to Tackle Flood, Earthquake Risks
Imagine Ladakh as a place where sudden floods and earthquakes can happen.
To be ready, officials and the military did a practice drill.
They pretended disasters happened to see if everyone could work together.
They practiced how to warn people, how to help, and what to do first.
Important people from different groups like the army and disaster teams came to the drill.
They talked about how to be ready and how to help each other when something bad happens.
They also talked about how important it is for everyone, including local people, to know what to do.
A disaster preparedness exercise was held in Ladakh to address risks from cloudbursts and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
The exercise, led by the Chief Secretary, aimed to improve inter-agency coordination and response mechanisms for natural disasters.
Participants included officials from the NDMA, armed forces, UT Administration, and district officials from Leh and Kargil.
The exercise simulated multiple disaster scenarios, including earthquakes and flash floods.
Presentations focused on early warning systems, preparedness strategies, and the importance of community involvement.
- Who
- Senior officials from NDMA, armed forces, UT Administration, and district officials.
- What
- A disaster preparedness exercise focusing on cloudbursts and GLOF risks.
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not provided in articles).
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh.
- Why
- To enhance coordination and strengthen response mechanisms for natural disasters.
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Focus
- Disaster preparedness
- Key Risks
- Flash floods, GLOFs, Earthquakes
- Participants
- NDMA, Armed forces, UT Administration, District officials
- Led By
- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh