Shimla (Kameshwar Sharma): Shimla district will conduct a Mega Mock Exercise on June 15, 2026, to evaluate disaster management preparedness and emergency response capabilities.
The exercise will simulate situations such as cloudbursts, forest fires, and earthquakes. Moreover, authorities will use the drill to test coordination among various departments and emergency agencies.
Officials discussed preparations during a district-level meeting chaired by Oshin Sharma.
Objectives of the Mega Mock Exercise
During the meeting, officials outlined several goals of the Mega Mock Exercise.
The exercise will review district disaster management plans and evaluate emergency response procedures. Furthermore, it will assess standard operating procedures and identify the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders.
In addition, authorities aim to strengthen coordination among agencies involved in emergency relief and rescue operations.
Two Sessions Planned for Disaster Simulation
Officials will conduct the Mega Mock Exercise in two separate sessions on June 15. The first session will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Meanwhile, the second session will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Authorities will organize cloudburst simulation exercises in Ramour and Sunni. Furthermore, teams will conduct a forest fire response drill in Tara Devi.
These exercises will help officials assess preparedness for multiple disaster scenarios.
Tabletop Exercise Scheduled Before Main Drill
Before the Mega Mock Exercise, authorities will conduct a tabletop exercise on June 12.
This preliminary exercise will allow departments to review response plans and identify any operational gaps. Consequently, officials can make necessary improvements before the full-scale drill. The tabletop exercise will also improve communication among participating agencies.
Observers to Monitor Disaster Response Activities
Officials have appointed observers at different levels to monitor the Mega Mock Exercise.
According to the administration, an SHO-level officer will serve as an observer at the sub-divisional level. Furthermore, CISF personnel will act as field observers in urban areas. In addition, Army observers will monitor activities at the Emergency Operations Center.
Authorities also confirmed that a team from the National Disaster Management Authority will visit urban areas during the exercise.
SDMs Directed to Activate Response Teams
During the meeting, Oshin Sharma instructed all SDMs to activate Incident Response Teams in their respective jurisdictions. Moreover, he asked officials to ensure active community participation in the Mega Mock Exercise.
Authorities must finalize exercise locations, deploy observers, and submit detailed reports to the District Disaster Management Authority after the drill.
Multiple Departments Join Preparatory Meeting
Several departments participated in the planning meeting through video conferencing.
Officials from SDRF, CISF, Police, Health, Public Works, Education, Transport, and other departments attended the session. Furthermore, participants discussed coordination mechanisms and emergency response strategies.
As a result, the administration expects smoother execution of the Mega Mock Exercise.
Conclusion
The upcoming Mega Mock Exercise in Shimla will play an important role in strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency response systems.
Moreover, the drill will help authorities identify gaps, improve coordination, and enhance readiness for natural disasters such as cloudbursts, forest fires, and earthquakes. Therefore, the exercise will contribute significantly to public safety and disaster resilience across the district.
Key Points of the news:
- Shimla district will conduct a Mega Mock Exercise on June 15, 2026.
- The drill will simulate cloudbursts, forest fires, and earthquake situations.
- Authorities will organize exercises in Ramour, Sunni, and Tara Devi.
- A tabletop exercise will take place on June 12 before the main drill.
- Multiple departments and the National Disaster Management Authority will participate in the exercise.
