New Delhi: India has successfully tested its emergency alert system by sending nationwide dummy messages to mobile phones. Using cell broadcast technology to bypass network congestion, the system delivered flash notifications accompanied by loud beeps and vibrations.

The trial, led by the Department of Telecommunications, aims to verify the reliability of a national disaster warning network for real-world emergencies like floods and earthquakes. While the messages were labelled as samples requiring no action, the exercise allowed authorities to assess system efficiency across various regions and devices.

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