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Emergency Alert Message On Your Phone Today
India tested its emergency alert system today (20 October 2023) by sending a test alert to various smartphones. The public heard a loud siren with an “emergency alert” message displayed on their phones.
The alert mentioned that “This is a SAMPLE TESTING MESSAGE sent through the cell broadcasting System by the Department of Telecommunication, Government of India. Please ignore this message as no action is required from your end. This message has been sent to test the Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by the National Disaster Management Authority. It aims to enhance public safety and provide timely alerts during emergencies Timestamp: 20-10-2023 11:27 AM 11”.
People from different regions are receiving this alert message at different times and dates. I received the alert message on my phone on October 20, 2023, at 11:27 AM. The main purpose of this alert system is to make people aware and to be prepared for sudden natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and more.