As per reports, the civil defence mock drills are likely to continue across Maharashtra over the next four to five days to improve the emergency response. On Tuesday (06 May), the state government identified eight vulnerable districts – Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Sindhdurg, Nashik and Pune. Mumbai, Uran in Raigad district and Tarapur in Palghar district have been classified as highly sensitive locations.

Following this, the state home department directed all eight district collectors to conduct mock drills with the help of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and deputy controllers of Civil Defence Forces at vital installations and establishments at their respective jurisdictions. The blackout exercise is expected to be a part of these drills as well. However, an official notice regarding the same is awaited.