'Drop, cover and hold on in case you feel a tremor'

The drill on Thursday was part of the Aga Khan Development Network’s ShakeOut Campaign across Central and South Asia, reports the International News. It aims to mainstream disaster management, and accelerate emergency preparedness and risk reduction across its institutions in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Tajikistan.

"It is crucial to remind ourselves that we live in a seismically-active part of the world, and must regularly practice how to respond during earthquakes. The Drop, Cover and Hold On technique is highly effective in reducing injuries caused by non-structural hazards," said Dr Firoz Verjee, coordinator of the AKDN’s Disaster Risk Management Initiative.