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Emergency alert on Phone: Did you receive any emergency alert on your phone today? Here's what it means

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently conducted a test of India's new emergency alert system, sending a severe emergency alert to random mobile users.

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This test, administered by the Department of Telecommunication (C-DOT), aimed to evaluate the functionality and responsiveness of the alert system.

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During the test, mobile phones across India emitted a loud beep and displayed a flash message reading "emergency alert: severe."

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The message was conveyed through the Cell Broadcasting System, taking place between 12:00 and 12:44 PM IST.

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Recipients were explicitly informed that it was a test and that no immediate action was required.

The purpose of these tests is to assess the effectiveness and reliability of the Pan-India Emergency Alert System implemented by the NDMA.

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The flash message contained a timestamp and a reference number for tracking and evaluation.

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Similar tests have been conducted previously, and the Department of Telecommunications plans to carry out periodic tests in different regions.

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BY - ASHAY JAIN