Many Android phone users recently received an unexpected notification with the content "emergency warning: intense flash. This message was accompanied by a loud beep at the front desk. This appears to be a test of the government's "emergency warning system".
The message said:
"This is a TEST MESSAGE sent by the Ministry of Telecommunications, Government of India through the mobile broadcast system. Please ignore this message as you do not need to do anything. This notification is part of the TEST of the All India Emergency Warning System carried out by the National Disaster Management Authority. Its goal is to enhance public safety and provide rapid warning in the event of an emergency.
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The Telecommunications Mobile Broadcasting Systems Bureau further explained that such tests will be conducted periodically in various regions to evaluate the proficiency and effectiveness of emergency warning broadcasting capabilities. of mobile operators.
While some people initially thought it was spam, others feared it was a virus. One Twitter user commented: “Did everyone also get the emergency warning check message? I was thinking about the possibility of creating a meme for "Emergency Alert": Serious'."
In this context, the government cooperates closely with the National Disaster Management Authority. It will be used during disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and flash floods.
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