Kohima, April 29, 2026: The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has issued a public advisory ahead of the 8th edition of the Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise (NEPEx) scheduled to be conducted across Nagaland on April 30, 2026.
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According to officials, the statewide mock exercise will take place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, simulating a major earthquake scenario of magnitude 7.7 to assess the preparedness and response capabilities of emergency services and authorities.
As part of the exercise, a Civil Defence Air Raid/Blackout Mock Drill, code-named “OPERATION NIGHT,” will also be carried out at 6:30 PM in ten districts - Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto, Mon, Phek, Tuensang, Peren, and Kiphire.
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The authority has urged residents not to panic during the mock exercise and to extend full cooperation to the authorities involved. The drill aims to strengthen emergency preparedness, coordination, and disaster response mechanisms in the state.
During the blackout phase of the exercise, citizens have been advised to switch off all non-essential lighting, including those powered by solar systems and inverters, and to turn off vehicle headlights.
NSDMA has appealed to the public to actively participate and cooperate to ensure the successful conduct of the exercise.
