Growing up, the Emergency Broadcast System was a kind of sonic boogeyman. Its signature harsh tone would cut through your favorite TV show or song on the radio, announcing that “THIS IS ONLY A TEST”.

Currently, the government already issues disaster alerts through SMS. But unlike SMS alerts, which may be missed by many, the cell broadcast technology used on Saturday is unmissable.

The alert titled 'Extremely Severe Alerts' was sent by NDMA. It read, "India, launches Cell Broadcast using indigenous technology, for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens. Alert ...

Remember that brief moment of icy fear that went down your spine every time you heard the start of an Emergency Broadcast System test? Well for United States audiences on Feb. 20, 1971, it seemed as ...

Millions of mobile users received a loud emergency alert message marked Extremely Severe Alerts. Know why the Government of India sent the test notification, what Cell Broadcast means, and whether any ...

Department of Telecommunications and National Disaster Management Authority are conducting a nationwide drill of the Cell Broadcast Alert System. Test alerts—loud beeps/vibrations and messages in ...

The National Disaster Management Authority will conduct a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast Alert System on Saturday (May 2, 2026) as part of efforts to strengthen emergency communication ...

If your phone suddenly blares a loud siren like alert today, don't be alarmed. It's not an emergency. Authorities are ...

India may receive a loud emergency alert on May 2 as authorities conduct a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast Alert System, officials have confirmed.