India-Pakistan War: As India-Pakistan tension escalates, the New Delhi Municipal Council has issued an advisory regarding a blackout. Pakistan targeted Jammu with loitering munitions on Thursday, and Indian Air Defence guns are firing back. A complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district. Blackout has also been enforced in Akhnoor of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard. A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu.
Amid all this tension, the Chief Engineer (Electrical), NDMC, issued an advisory stating: “It is advised that during “Declared Power Blackout”, no alternate / backup power supply should be switched on to ensure safety and security of the Capital City.”
According to ANI, Jaladhar and Amritsar in Punjab, and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan are also facing blackouts. On Wednesday conducted full-scale civil defence mock drills, as part of which several cities went dark for blackout exercises. As several administrators across cities had said during the mock drills, residents are requested to stay at home during blackouts and not to panic.
The Indian Premiere League (IPL) cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals which was underway on Thursday evening at the cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala was stopped after the town went dark.
