Hyderabad, May 7 -- In a significant civil defence preparedness move, authorities conducted a comprehensive emergency mock drill in the Golconda area of Hyderabad on Wednesday as part of a nationwide initiative to enhance readiness against emerging threats.

The exercise, held at Evelon Apartment, saw enthusiastic participation from a large number of residents who were trained on how to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

The drill was conducted in collaboration with multiple agencies, including the Fire Department, National Cadet Corps (NCC), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), medical teams, police, and electricity department officials.

These teams demonstrated various emergency procedures, including evacuation, ...