15-minute blackout in Ludhiana, mock drill to be held Friday night

April 22, 2026

Ludhiana will experience a 15-minute power outage in some areas of the city on Friday night. The district administration is conducting a special mock drill in the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Agro Nagar areas to test emergency preparedness.

Darkness to prevail from 8 pm to 8:15 pm

According to Assistant Commissioner Payal Goyal, the drill will begin at 8:00 pm and continue until 8:15 pm. During this period, power supply to the entire area will be cut off, and people have been urged to cooperate.

Siren and announcements will provide an alert

A siren will sound at 7:55 pm before the drill begins. Additionally, announcements will be made from temples, gurudwaras, and other religious sites to alert people. The PSPCL will cut off power supply as soon as the siren sounds.

Important Instructions for the Public

The administration has asked people to follow certain rules during the blackout:

Keep all lights off in your home
Do not use generators or inverters
Do not light candles, matches, or torches

Multiple Departments to Conduct Joint Drill

This is not just a power outage, but a full-fledged emergency response drill. Teams from the NDRF, police, fire brigade, municipal corporation, health department, civil defense, and NCC will participate. Its purpose is to test the city’s preparedness for any emergency or war-like situation.

Administration’s Appeal

The administration has appealed to the public to take this mock drill seriously and cooperate fully in the public interest.