Barmer, May 9 -- A high alert has been declared in Rajasthan's border districts following India's strike on Pakistan, with authorities taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of citizens. Schools have been closed, and a nightly blackout from midnight to 4 a.m. has been imposed to minimise vulnerability to potential aerial threats. In two bordering districts Barmer and Jodhpur, villagers near the border have been urged to cooperate with evacuation orders if issued, as the state prepares for any escalation in tensions. District collectors of Barmer and Jodhpur have issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay alert while avoiding panic, emphasising the importance of emergency preparedness and cooperation in the face of potential threats. The advisory outlines several key measures to ensure safety. Citizens have been urged to rely solely on official channels of communication, such as loudspeakers, verified WhatsApp groups, panchayat announcements, and radio broadcasts, while reporting any rumormongers to the police. Residents are advised to keep essential documents, including identification papers and ration cards, packed in a single, easily accessible bag and familiarise themselves with nearby safe zones or community buildings. The advisory further advised that in the event of an airstrike or siren, people should take shelter in the innermost, lowest parts of their homes, away from windows, using sturdy furniture for protection and closing all doors and windows while turning off gas cylinders. The advisory further stated that lights should be covered to prevent visibility as night-time blackouts have been enforced, and that unnecessary movement should be avoided. Villagers in border areas are particularly advised to keep vehicles fuelled and ready for evacuation, ensuring the safety of livestock and prioritising the elderly, children, and disabled persons. Local authorities, including village officials, have been tasked with forming disaster management committees and preparing community shelters. Any suspicious activity, including unidentified individuals, drones, or unusual objects, should be reported immediately to the nearest police station or military post. Besides, authorities have declared holidays in schools and Anganwadi centres across five border districts - Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner. In Jodhpur, all colleges have also been closed. These closures will remain in effect from May 8 until further notice. Additionally, flight operations have been suspended at airports in Bikaner, Kishangarh (Ajmer), and Jodhpur until May. Additionally, flight operations have been suspended at airports in Bikaner, Kishangarh (Ajmer), and Jodhpur until May 10, as a precautionary measure. To minimize vulnerability to aerial threats, following instructions from the Home ministry, night blackout has been imposed in all border districts daily from midnight to 4am. During this period, citizens are advised to turn off all lights. In response to the heightened security situation, the government has issued detailed guidelines to all district collectors, ensuring preparedness in case of any retaliatory actions from across the border. Collectors and police have been directed to implement disaster management measures at the district level. These measures include ensuring hospitals are equipped with essential life-saving medicines and that medical staff are on standby. Blood banks must maintain sufficient supplies of all blood groups, and certain hospitals and schools have been identified to serve as temporary medical treatment centres or shelters for civilians, if needed. The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) was directed to ensure emergency water supplies, while district administrations were asked to ensure reserves of food, fuel, and essential items to prevent panic-induced shortages....