Vanuatu, Nagaland drills expose gaps

- Nationwide earthquake drills in Vanuatu and a state mock exercise in Nagaland simulated earthquakes and extreme weather, revealing operational weaknesses in response systems. - Reports identified failures at interfaces: inter‑agency communication, inspection prioritization, lifeline restoration, evacuation logistics and clarity of post‑event decision roles. - The exercises underline that resilience often fails at coordination points, affecting access, inspection and rapid recovery after events. (dailypost.vu) (easternmirrornagaland.com)