GBA Directs Mock Drills and Monsoon Preparedness Measures Across City Corporations

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has instructed all city corporations to conduct mock drills and strengthen preparedness for pre-monsoon and monsoon conditions. The directions were issued following a high-level meeting chaired by the Urban Development Department.

Key Details:

• Mock drills to be conducted at each city corporation level through Rapid Response Teams

• Focus on coordination between departments during rain, flood, or emergency situations

• Instructions issued by Special Commissioner (FECC), Sushma Godbole

Preparedness Measures Directed:

• Mist Spray Systems

Feasibility study to install mist spray systems at major and long-duration traffic signals to reduce heat impact on pedestrians

• Rain Information Access

Citizens can access rainfall and flood forecasts via KSNDMC’s Varunamitra portal: http://varunamitra.karnataka.gov.in

• Rapid Response Team Planning

Forest Department to prepare lists for clearing fallen trees and branches

• Temporary storage locations for debris to be identified

• Volunteer & Medical Support Identification

NSS, NCC, self-help groups, volunteers, and local doctors to be identified

• Report submission required by end of April 2026

• Hospital Mapping

Area-wise hospital mapping to be completed for emergency medical response

• Flood Management Action Plans

All five city corporations to submit consolidated flood management plans

• Deadline: 30 April 2026

• Inter-Department Coordination

BESCOM, BWSSB, Traffic Police, civic departments, NGOs, and volunteers to be integrated into response planning