Flood Mock Drill Held at Necklace Road, Hyderabad to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness
Flood mock exercise conducted at Necklace Road, Hyderabad by district administration and NDMA to strengthen flood preparedness, emergency response and inter-departmental coordination.
A full-scale Flood Mock Exercise at Necklace Road, Hyderabad was successfully conducted to strengthen flood preparedness and emergency response mechanisms in the city. The exercise was organised by the Hyderabad District Administration in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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The mock drill took place at the Viewpoint area of Necklace Road and simulated real-time flood response operations to assess readiness, coordination, and operational efficiency of multiple departments.
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Flood Mock Drill Conducted Under IRS Framework
The exercise was conducted under the Incident Response System (IRS) framework, ensuring structured command and control during emergencies.
- District Revenue Officer Venkatachary acted as the Incident Commander
- Deputy Collector Ravi served as the Staging Area Manager
- Field-level response activities were closely supervised and coordinated
The drill demonstrated effective mobilisation of resources, emergency rescue operations, and inter-departmental coordination during flood scenarios.
Multiple Departments Participate in Mock Exercise
Several key departments actively participated in the Hyderabad flood mock exercise, including:
- Revenue Department
- Police
- Fire Services
- Medical & Health
- GHMC
- HYDRAA
- SDRF and NDRF
- Transport, Irrigation, Electricity, Water Supply
- Civil Supplies, Animal Husbandry, Youth Services
- Roads & Buildings (R&B) and other line departments
The coordinated response highlighted the city’s preparedness to handle flood emergencies, especially in low-lying urban areas.
NDMA and Fire Services Officials Review Drill
The mock drill was reviewed by the NDMA State Observer (Brigadier) along with Vikram Singh Maan, Director General of Fire Services.
Officials interacted with field officers on:
- Flood mitigation strategies
- Command and control mechanisms
- Roles under the Disaster Management Act
- Functional clarity of IRS positions
The observers provided practical suggestions to further enhance disaster response capabilities.
Praise for Coordination and Execution
NDMA Lead Consultant Sudheer Bhal (Retd.) appreciated the disciplined execution and strong coordination among participating departments. He noted that such mock drills are essential for improving preparedness and ensuring quick, effective response during real flood situations.
NDMA Team Reviews Hospital Disaster Preparedness
After the exercise, the NDMA team and DG Fire Services visited KIMS Hospital to review hospital-level disaster preparedness.
The review focused on:
- Emergency response protocols
- Surge capacity and triage systems
- Medical response coordination during flood situations
Valuable inputs were shared to strengthen hospital disaster management systems.
Strengthening Hyderabad’s Flood Readiness
The flood mock exercise at Necklace Road reaffirmed Hyderabad’s commitment to improving disaster preparedness through regular drills, coordination, and training. Officials said such exercises help identify gaps and enhance readiness for real-life emergencies.
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