Today around 12 noon many Android phones got a message heading “Emergency Alert: Severe“. It was sent by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority as part of a planned trial process. The flash message was with a different sound and vibration.
This message is being issued as part of a planned trial process by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, in association with the National Disaster Management Authority.
The message hits the phone with a different sound and vibration. The text contains:
Emergency Alert: Severe
This is a SAMPLE TESTING MESSAGE sent through Cell Broadcasting System by 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 Pan-India Emergency Alert System being implemented by National Disaster Management Authority. It aims to enhance public safety and provide timely alerts during emergencies
Before that Jio customers also get a message on their mobile phone which says : don’t panic you will get this message for a testing purpose. Here is the text of Jio sim message
Important Notice: You may receive a test message on your mobile about an emergency situation with a different sound and vibration. Please do not panic, this message does not indicate a true emergency. This message is being sent by Department of Telecommunications, Government of India in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority as part of a planned trial process.
India tested its emergency alert system today by sending a test flash on several smartphones. Users heard a loud beep on their phones along with a ’emergency alert: severe’ flash
NDTV
To conclude, you don’t have to panic if you receive this flash message “Emergency Alert: Severe” as it is sent by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority as part of a planned trial process.