A blackout mock drill is set to occur across Punjab, India, on April 24 at 8 PM as part of a civil defense preparedness assessment. The drill will begin with an air raid warning signal, followed by a simulated blackout in designated areas where residents are instructed to turn off non-essential lighting. Essential services will remain operational throughout the exercise. Various emergency functions, including fire response, search and rescue, and medical assistance, will be tested to evaluate field coordination among agencies such as the National Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The drill will conclude with an 'All Clear' signal, and residents are urged to cooperate fully by refraining from using generators or other light sources during the blackout period. Officials emphasize that this is a routine exercise aimed at enhancing civil defense readiness in the state.