Android smartphone users across India have been receiving sample testing alerts on their handsets. So far, by the time of writing, we received 10 alerts within 50 minutes. The first alert started buzzing at 1:25 PM IST.
The notification, titled "Emergency alert: Sever" has been designed to capture the immediate attention of smartphone users. Android users have been experiencing back-to-back loud buzzing-like sounds accompanied by a message.
Frequent alerts within 30 minutes
This instance marks the 10th time when users have received the "Emergency Alert - Severe" message within 30 minutes. Each message serves as a crucial step in refining the Emergency Alert System's effectiveness.
What are the authorities behind the mobile alert system?
The message has been set from the Cell Broadcasting System (CBS), a technology which enables mobile operators to send text messages to all the handset users in a specific area. It does not matter what mobile network you use, as it is an ideal technology for sending emergency alerts to all smartphone users within the specific vicinity.
