Prayagraj, Jan. 24 -- A blackout mock drill will be held in Prayagraj on Saturday. It was earlier planned for January 23, along with the rest of Uttar Pradesh. The date was changed due to the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 and the Basant Panchami bathing festival, which has attracted a large number of devotees. The Uttar Pradesh government had ordered blackout mock drills in all 75 districts of the state on January 23. However, special permission was given to Prayagraj to conduct the drill today, Saturday, because of major religious events in the city. Deputy controller of civil defence, Prayagraj, Neeraj Mishra said the drill is meant to prepare people for emergency situations during wartime. He said warning sirens will be sounded for two minutes in a rising and falling tone to signal danger. During the drill, people will be advised to stay where they are and take shelter. Power supply will be switched off for a short time at night to avoid detection by enemy aircraft in case of an air attack. As per government orders, the drill will be organised jointly by the district disaster management authority and civil defence. It will take place near Bishop Johnson Girls' College, close to the district collectorate crossing. The drill will start at 6 pm. Electricity in the area will remain switched off from 6.15 pm to 6.20 pm. A coordination meeting has already been held under the chairmanship of district magistrate and controller, civil defence, Manish Kumar Verma to ensure smooth arrangements. Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', along with other public representatives and senior officials, has been invited as a chief guest. Officials said the aim of the drill is to make people aware of blackout measures and to strengthen internal security through public cooperation....