Archive · 24 Jan 2026
UP mock drill causes blackout
On Friday at 6 pm, all of Uttar Pradesh will have a mock drill where the lights will go out.
This is to practice what to do in an emergency.
The drill is being done to celebrate UP Diwas and the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Many different groups, like the police and fire department, are working together to make this happen.
When you hear a loud siren, you should find a safe place to stay.
The siren will last for 2 minutes, and then the lights will come back on.
Some people think the drill is important for safety, while others think it causes too much trouble.
Uttar Pradesh experienced a blackout at 6 pm on Friday as part of a mock drill.
The drill was organized by the Civil Defence Department in collaboration with multiple departments.
The purpose was to mark UP Diwas and the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
An air raid siren sounded for 2 minutes, followed by a power cut in designated areas.
Citizens were advised to take shelter in safe places when the siren was sounded.
- Who
- Civil Defence Department, SDMA, SDRF, Fire, Police, Health departments
- What
- Mock drill with a blackout
- When
- 6 pm on Friday
- Where
- All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To mark UP Diwas and the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Pro-drill
Anti-drill
Purpose of the drill
Pro-drill
The drill is necessary to test emergency preparedness and ensure public safety.
Anti-drill
The drill causes unnecessary disruption and inconvenience to the public.
- Date
- Friday
- Time
- 6 pm
- Organized by
- Civil Defence Department
- Collaborating Departments
- SDMA, SDRF, Fire, Police, Health
- Purpose
- UP Diwas and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary
- Duration of Siren
- 2 minutes (high and low pitch)
- Scope
- All 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh
