Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal directed the fire brigade, police and health departments to organise 'colour rehearsals' or safety drills in every taluka to test emergency response systems and mobility during disaster situations

An official statement said, The civic body said that the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure water remains available for a longer duration, especially in view of forecasts of below-normal rainfall linked to El Nino and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions