Mock Drill in States Bordering Pakistan - May 29, 2025

India will carry out a large-scale civil defence mock drill on Thursday, May 29, 2025, across four key states that share a border with Pakistan: Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The operation, titled Operation Abhyaas, is aimed at evaluating emergency preparedness in light of recent tensions and cross-border operations.

Objectives of the Drill

• Test coordination among military, civil administration, and emergency services
• Simulate air raid scenarios and blackout protocols
• Prepare local populations for potential emergencies

What to Expect

• Air raid siren tests
• Power blackouts in selected areas
• Evacuation drills in public zones
• Increased movement of emergency and military vehicles

Weather Forecast – May 29, 2025

• Amritsar, Punjab: Sunny, 39°C / 24°C
• Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Very hot, 43°C / 28°C
• Bhuj, Gujarat: Windy, 40°C / 27°C
• Srinagar, J&K: Thundershowers, 26°C / 10°C

Citizens are advised to stay calm and cooperate with authorities. The drill is a precautionary measure and not an indication of immediate danger.

Reported by The Ganges Today