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BMC to Test Prototype Sirens in South Mumbai October 8-9
Mumbai civic authorities will test two sirens on October 8 and 9.
The sirens are on buildings in south Mumbai.
One is at the Old Secretariat in Fort, and the other is near Cross Maidan.
The tests are planned in advance.
The BMC says they do not mean there is an emergency or danger.
People nearby may hear the sirens.
The BMC asks residents to stay calm and cooperate.
It also says not to spread rumours or unauthorised information.
The BMC will test prototype sirens on October 8 and 9.
The sirens are installed at the Old Secretariat in Fort and the Civil Defence College building near Cross Maidan.
The BMC said the planned exercise does not signal an emergency or imminent threat.
The prototype equipment was developed by a Centre for Development of Telematics team under the guidance of the Director General, Civil Defence, New Delhi.
Residents are asked to cooperate and avoid spreading unauthorised information or rumours.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is conducting the tests; residents in south Mumbai may hear the sirens.
- What
- A planned test of prototype siren equipment.
- Where
- The Old Secretariat in Fort and the Civil Defence College building near Cross Maidan, South Mumbai.
- When
- October 8 and 9, 2026.
- Why
- To test prototype siren equipment; the article does not give further details about the testing.
Key facts
- Test dates
- October 8-9, 2026
- First installation
- Old Secretariat, Fort
- Second installation
- Civil Defence College building near Cross Maidan
- Purpose
- Planned testing exercise for prototype siren equipment
- Equipment developer
- A team from the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
- BMC advice
- Do not panic or circulate unauthorised information or rumours
Sources
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