Delhi witnessed one of the biggest co-ordinated mock drills today, to check the alertness and preparedness of various public agencies, if an earthquake of high magnitude rocks the national capital.

The drills were conducted at several places, including six Metro stations, across the national capital by the National Disaster Management Authority and Delhi Disaster Management Authority from 11.30 AM. Six metro stations were closed for over half-an-hour and road traffic in many areas in Central, South and North Delhi were diverted as part of the exercise.

A number of simulated situations like collapse of flyovers, crack in metro pillars, damage to hospitals and collapse of residential buildings due to an earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale were created.

Officials from all the important Emergency Support Functionary departments like police, MCD, DMRC, Health department, Delhi Jal Board and Food and Civil Supplies coordinated with the senior officials of all the nine districts to make the drill a success.