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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Under 'Operation Sindoor'

In a high-level meeting, the Delhi government issued directives to bolster healthcare, civil defence, utilities, and evacuation systems amid heightened regional tensions.

Defence personnel patrolling the Raisina Hills of South and North Block on Saturday afternoon, prior to the announcement of ceasefire by both nation. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
CM Rekha Gupta holds meeting to review emergency preparedness (Photo: SNS)

Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed Delhi's emergency readiness, directing hospitals to ensure medicine stocks, ambulance availability, and ICU power backups, while cancelling staff leave to maintain full preparedness.
  • The District Disaster Management Authority was instructed to identify shelters and mobilize Civil Defence Volunteers for potential emergency deployment in coordination with armed forces, railways, and airports.
  • Utility departments were ordered to secure uninterrupted water and electricity supplies, with plans for backup power during outages and enhanced security for critical infrastructure.
  • The Delhi Transport Corporation and Metro Rail Corporation were tasked with creating evacuation route maps and fleet management strategies for swift emergency responses.
  • Civic bodies, including PWD and MCD, were directed to prepare contractors and machinery for infrastructure needs, ensuring readiness for rapid construction or repairs in crisis scenarios.