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Government tests India nationwide cell broadcast sending phones a scary extremely severe alert
Economy
Published on 2 May 2026
The trial used the loudest alert level
India tested its new indigenous cell broadcast system for disaster alerts nationwide on Saturday, triggering loud emergency notifications on many phones. Users saw a government message that it was a trial, but the headline alert read “Extremely Severe.” The system is designed to deliver real-time warnings during emergencies and improve disaster preparedness across the country.
- A new indigenous cell broadcast system was trialed nationwide
- Many phones received an “Extremely Severe” government alert
- Officials said it was a test to boost public readiness
- The goal is faster, real-time emergency warning delivery
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