Delhi's Emergency Sirens: Who Activates Them & How the System Works

• Delhi's emergency sirens are primarily controlled by Civil Defence India and the district administration.
• Activation occurs from the Civil Defence control room after instructions from the central government and security agencies.
• Sirens are installed on tall buildings for wide reach, primarily used for air raid warnings to alert people to move to safe places.
• Mock drills are periodically conducted by Delhi Disaster Management Authority and Civil Defence to ensure system readiness.
• Public should go to a safe place and follow instructions when sirens sound, rather than panicking, as they are a fast, effective warning.