Dehradun, Nov. 16 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRADUN, 15 Nov: A comprehensive earthquake mock drill was conducted at ten locations across Dehradun district on Saturday to assess the preparedness of the disaster management system in the possibilty of major seismic events. The exercise demonstrated essential actions such as the dos and don'ts during an earthquake, safe evacuation procedures, and the rapid deployment of rescue teams equipped to save those trapped or injured. The primary objective of the drill was to evaluate the capacity and readiness of the relief and rescue mechanism in responding to an earthquake and subsequent disasters.

A simulated scenario of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake was announced at 9.30 am with reports of casualties...