India, May 7 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is conducting mock drills, dubbed Operation Abhyas, on Wednesday, 7 May, in all states and Union territories. The emergency drills will be conducted from 4 PM to train citizens on evacuation protocols, cleaning of bunkers and trenches, among other steps, in case of a hostile attack.

As a citizen, here's what you can do during an emergency.

The emergency mock drill on Wednesday is expected to involve blackouts and air raid sirens to help prepare citizens for an emergency. During the drill, all lights in homes, offices and public places should be switched off, as should gas and electrical appliances. If emergency lights are used, windows should be covered with thick curtains or cardboard ...