Delhi's High-Rise Air Raid Sirens: A Pre-emptive Strike for Safety

Delhi is ramping up its emergency preparedness by installing air raid sirens on multiple high-rise buildings. This move, announced by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, is a direct response to mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.

The civil defence directorate recently tested the sirens, which blared for 10 to 15 minutes atop the PWD building in ITO. Residents were urged to take shelter, preferably in basements, as part of this preparedness drill.

By Friday night, 40 to 50 sirens will be in place, according to Verma. Centrally managed by the National Disaster Management Authority, these sirens are designed to sound for five minutes, offering wide-range alerts up to eight kilometers. The initiative follows a recent civil defense mock drill under Operation Abhyaas, simulating various emergency scenarios.

(With inputs from agencies.)