Mock drill exercises on cloudburst, earthquake conducted in Ladakh

Jammu, August 23

Mock drill exercises to deal with natural calamities were conducted at different locations in Ladakh by the UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The mock drill exercise was conducted at the Food Craft Institute, Takski Thang, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Leh; Lungmar near Lamdon school; Tashi Thongsmom, Choglamsar; and SNM Hospital, Leh. Each location was allotted with designated camp incharge, who were responsible for the overall management of their respective camps.

The incharges took control of the situation to evaluate community volunteers and communicate with Emergency Operating Centre (EOC) at Changspa, to send help and save the victims at each camp site.

At the staging area in Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Leh, mock drill to deal with earthquake was held. The local community took immediate rescue operation along with the local police and medical team. Later, the NDRF taskforce, along with UTDRF and NCC, performed rescue operations. During the operation, the Army did a setup of Sky Wave Antenna to communicate with neighbouring village in mountainous region.

“Similarly, a comprehensive mock drill was successfully conducted at Tashi Thongsmon, Choglamsar,” an official spokesperson said.

Furthermore, mock drill exercises at Chubikatba (Lungmar) saw a planned replicate of a realistic cloudburst scenario. The mock drill was executed successfully and demonstrated exceptional cooperation among all participating agencies, the official said.

In addition to the medical response, the FCS & CA Leh Department ensured that water and food supplies were delivered promptly to the affected individuals. Temporary shelters and tents equipped with beds, blankets, and other necessities were arranged at the relief camp to provide safety and comfort to those impacted by the disaster simulation.

At SNM Hospital, disaster affected patients from different mock drill locations of Leh city were brought by the rescue teams and immediate treatment was provided after admission in emergency wards as per requirement.