Haryana conducted its first state-level flood mock drill on Thursday, engaging 13 flood-prone districts including Gurugram, Ambala, and Faridabad, to enhance disaster preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. Financial Commissioner Sumita Misra led the exercise from the State Control Room, focusing on improving the state's disaster management framework based on lessons learned from the floods of 2023 and 2025. The drill involved three phases: an orientation conference, a tabletop exercise, and live field simulations, testing response mechanisms under scenarios of heavy rainfall and rising water levels in major rivers such as the Yamuna and Ghaggar. The exercise activated a comprehensive emergency response involving 24 departments, with teams conducting search and rescue simulations, evacuation drills, and medical response operations. Participation from community volunteers and organizations like the Indian Red Cross Society was integral to the drill, emphasizing the importance of community-level preparedness. Observations from this exercise will be incorporated into future disaster management planning, marking a significant step towards a more resilient and responsive disaster management system in Haryana.