Arunachal: First-Ever Multi-Hazard Mock Drill Conducted at Pare Hydroelectric Project to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

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ITANAGAR:  In a landmark step toward enhancing disaster resilience of critical infrastructure, the first-ever multi-hazard mock drill for a hydroelectric project and its downstream areas in Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, was conducted on Wednesday at the Pare Hydroelectric Project.

The large-scale exercise aimed to test and improve emergency response to complex disaster scenarios, including floods and earthquakes, an official statement informed.

Jointly organised by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and NEEPCO, the drill saw active coordination with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Services, medical teams, and other teams of the Papum Pare district administration. The simulation involved four simultaneous disaster scenarios at different locations - a combined flood and earthquake situation at Panyor Lower power station in Hoj; an earthquake at the Pare Dam (Zampa); flooding at the Pare project in Sopo; and urban flooding at the Doimukh Market area along the Pare river.

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