Twitter was recently flooded with screenshots of an emergency alert sent out by the Ministry of Telecommunications.
Many people are bewildered because the notification is completely random and sounds quite loud on everyone’s device.
The message read “Urgent warning: Serious. This is a test alert from the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. 20 July 2023.”
🚨 WARNING 🚨 Has anyone else experienced sudden noise and vibration from the power cord? Received a wireless emergency alert from the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, marked “Serious”. I wonder if others have it too! #Emergency alert #WirelessAlert #State check pic.twitter.com/VMxnknD4oU
— Wise Investor (@Santosh68732025)
July 20, 2023
I get this notification on my phone with strong vibration. What is an emergency alert? pic.twitter.com/PSgaJsHeBe
– Sagar (@sagarcasm)
July 20, 2023
A dire warning message is said to be sent only to the people of Maharashtra in Marathi and English. This is because continuous rain causes damage and flooding in low-lying areas.
️ #Red alert ️#Konkan And #goa And #Madhya Maharashtra There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain with very heavy rainfall (more than 204.4 mm) on July 20 and 21.#monsoon2023 #time #Update time #rain #monsoon season@moesgoi @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts@ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/7U1c3VHcLL
– Bureau of Meteorology (@Indiametdept)
July 20, 2023
What is an emergency alert?
An emergency alert is a message sent to a mobile phone in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other emergency.
Alerts can include emergency information as well as instructions on what people should do. Emergency alerts are sent using the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.
The WEA system is a public safety system that allows government officials to send emergency alerts directly to specific geographic areas.
An emergency alert is a message sent to a mobile phone in the event of a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other emergency. Alerts can include emergency information, as well as instructions on what to do. Emergency alerts are sent using the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.
The WEA system is a public safety system that allows government officials to send emergency alerts directly to specific geographic areas. The system is designed to reach people who do not participate in traditional media sources, such as television or radio.
How to receive or disable emergency alerts on your phone?
Here are the steps you need to take to enable/disable emergency alerts on your iPhone:
- open settings
- Click Notifications
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and enable or disable status alerts
- It’s important to note that the option to disable status alerts may not be available for certain locations
For Android:
Android settings vary by brand, but here’s what works for most Android devices:
- Access settings
- Scroll down to Security and Emergency
- Wireless emergency alert on/off
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
- Emergency alerts are important notifications that can help you stay safe during an emergency. If you are in an area prone to natural disasters or other emergencies, it is important to turn on emergency alerts.
- If you turn off emergency alerts, you will not receive any alerts from the government, even if there is an emergency in your area.
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Source: HIS Education