People got scared as soon as the alert rang on the phone… Confusion started, what is the exact reason? It was announced by the government

• The emergency alert that suddenly rang on the mobile caused confusion among the citizens for some time.
• The alert is part of the government’s ongoing trial of a disaster early warning system.
• Citizens should not panic as this is only a test

Did the siren sound on your phone too? Are you confused too? Do you have many questions in your mind, what will happen now? don’t be afraid This is just a test. The government had already announced that, ‘today on May 2, around 12 noon, an alert will sound simultaneously on the phones of all the citizens of the country. This is just a test and there is no need to panic.’

Disaster alert on mobile! Don’t panic after seeing the message… Government is testing the new system

A siren sounded simultaneously

Just like the announcement made by the government, sirens rang simultaneously on the phones of all the citizens of the country around 12 noon today. This happened not once but twice. Many were frightened by the sudden sound of sirens. As the phone suddenly vibrated, a different kind of worry appeared on people’s faces. But sometimes all the situation came back to normal. The most important thing to remember is that the siren on your phone is just a test. You have nothing to fear because of this.

Message in both Marathi and English language

There were messages in both Marathi and English language that came to the mobile through SMS. The message reads that India has started cell broadcast using indigenous technology for immediate disaster alert service for its citizens. Alert the citizens, keep the nation safe. No action is required from the public upon receipt of this message. This is a test message. – Government of India

Using a system called ‘Cell Broadcast’

A voice message was also issued along with the SMS. This message is sent by the Government of India using a system called ‘Cell Broadcast’. It is designed to alert people immediately in emergency situations like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, etc. This alert is called “very serious alert”, as this is the category used for true emergencies. But it clearly states that this is just a test. There is no need to panic after seeing the message.

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The system operates in 36 states and Union Territories

The Integrated Notification System (SACHET) developed by the Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier research and development center of the Department of Telecom, has been successfully implemented by NDMA. The system is based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union. The system is operational in all 36 states and union territories of India. Through this system, alerts related to calamities and emergencies are sent to mobile users through SMS.