SRINAGAR: India has launched nationwide trials of a mobile-based disaster communication system, with users across the country receiving test alerts on their phones as part of the evaluation process.
Officials have clarified that there is no cause for concern, stating that the messages being circulated are test notifications and not real emergency warnings.
According to an official statement, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), is testing a new system designed to deliver rapid emergency alerts to people in affected areas during disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
The system is based on the internationally recognised Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), recommended by the International Telecommunication Union, and has been implemented across all 36 states and Union Territories.
In addition to SMS alerts, authorities have introduced Cell Broadcast technology, which enables simultaneous delivery of messages to mobile phones within a specific geographic area, ensuring near real-time communication during emergencies.
Officials said that as part of the pan-India rollout, nationwide testing is currently underway and users may receive repeated alerts in English, Hindi, or regional languages.
The government has emphasised that these messages are intended solely for testing purposes and require no action from recipients.
