Entire UP to Go Dark at 6 PM Today; Power to Be Cut, Sirens to Echo Across the State - Don’t Panic

Uttar Pradesh Mock Drill: Uttar Pradesh will carry out a statewide blackout mock drill on Thursday, January 23, across all 75 districts to assess security and emergency preparedness. The exercise will be held from 6:00 pm to 6:10 pm, during which sirens will sound across the state, including in the capital, Lucknow, and power supply will be temporarily suspended in select areas.The drill is aimed at testing readiness for emergency situations such as air attacks or war-like scenarios. Acting on state government instructions, teams from Civil Defence, police, SDRF, NDRF, fire services, and the health department will jointly take part. District administrations said emergency rescue procedures will also be demonstrated during the blackout drill.Also

Read: Blackout Drill in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra, Meerut, Lucknow Today: Check Timings, Advisory and More Authorities have issued clear guidelines for residents during the mock drill. People have been advised to stay indoors, switch off all lights, avoid using mobile phones, torches, or flashlights, and ensure that no light is visible from homes or shops. Citizens have also been urged to avoid stepping out unnecessarily, refrain from smoking, ignore rumours and remain calm, emphasising that there is no cause for panic.

'Purely A Mock Drill'

The administration has clarified that the exercise is purely a mock drill and not a real emergency. Residents have been urged to cooperate fully to help ensure the safety of life and property in the event of any future crisis. During the drill, teams from Civil Defence, police, SDRF, and NDRF will conduct coordinated exercises, while fire brigade and health department personnel will rehearse relief and rescue operations. The response time of emergency services will also be evaluated.In Lucknow, heightened vigilance will be maintained around key government buildings, sensitive locations, and densely populated areas. Once the sirens sound, residents are expected to switch off lights in homes and shops, avoid unnecessary movement on roads, and strictly follow instructions issued by the authorities.