mobile emergency alert: Here's why you are getting an emergency alert on phone
The government has been testing its emergency alert system in collaboration with telecom service providers to enhance public safety. Mobile phone users received a test alert message accompanied by a loud beep, prompting them to interact with it by pressing "Ok." The system is crucial during critical situations like natural disasters and has also proved valuable in delivering real-time updates during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling effective communication and informed decision-making.