The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a testing exercise for prototype sirens on October 8 and 9 in South Mumbai, particularly in the Fort area. Residents can expect to hear sirens from two locations: the Old Secretariat and the Civil Defence College building near Cross Maidan. This initiative is part of a pre-planned civic exercise aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the new siren equipment developed for public safety purposes.
Development of this siren equipment has been spearheaded by a team from the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), guided by the Director General of Civil Defence in New Delhi.
- Testing Locations — Sirens will be sounded at the Old Secretariat and Civil Defence College.
- Stay Informed — BMC encourages residents not to panic or spread rumors.
The BMC has emphasized that the siren tests do not signal any emergency or imminent threat. Officials are urging residents to remain calm and not to draw any conclusions upon hearing the sirens. This reassurance is vital to avoid unnecessary panic within the community, especially given the potential for misinformation circulating during such exercises.
As part of the testing protocol, the BMC is also appealing for public cooperation. They have requested that citizens refrain from sharing unauthorized information regarding the siren tests and remain informed through official channels.
