Why is your smartphone flashing Emergency Alerts? 5 key things to know

1. Emergency Alert on Smartphones: Many smartphone users in India are constantly receiving "Severe Alert" notifications from 1:25 PM on Wednesday. Image Source : File

2. Don't Panic: The abrupt message is part of ongoing testing. Users are reassured that it's just a sample message for testing emergency alerts. Image Source : File

3. Government Testing: The flash broadcast is part of the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) tests. Image Source : File

4. The flash was reported mostly on Android devices; Similar occurrences were noted in August. Image Source : File

5. Emergency Alert System: The DoT is evaluating the Cell Broadcast Alert System to enhance communication during disasters. Users may receive SMS alerts as part of the testing process. Image Source : File

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