G20 Summit: AIIMS Delhi checks readiness for radioactive or nuclear attack https://ift.tt/aHGfbKN

A drill was conducted on Thursday morning, during which doctors took rounds in the designated area and discussed the chain of command that would be followed in any emergency situation. According to experts, it is important to be prepared for nuclear emergencies. If a person is exposed to dirty bombs (a mix of explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive powder or pellets), he or she becomes a source of radiological emission and can spread the radiation to others. Therefore, the person needs decontamination and isolation from others.

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