'Do not panic': India tests emergency alerts on smartphones
India's Department of Telecommunications is testing emergency alerts on smartphones, which appear in English and the recipient's regional language. The alerts, signed by the Government of India, inform citizens that they are part of a test and require no action.
India's Department of Telecommunications is testing emergency alerts on smartphones. The authority tweeted that citizens will receive an alert on their phone as part of the Emergency Alert System test. The message appears in English and the recipient's regional language. The alert, seen by Khaleej Times, reads, 'India launches Cell Broadcast using indigenous technology, for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens.' The message is signed by 'Government of India' and states that no action is required by the public. The authority assured citizens that they should not panic and ignore the message if it appears repeatedly.
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