The test will send emergency alerts to mobile phone users in Delhi NCR and all state and Union Territory capitals. Citizens can expect a loud siren-like sound or vibration from their devices, even if they are set to silent mode.

This system allows authorities to deliver messages instantly to all compatible devices within a specified geographic area without needing individual phone numbers. Such efficiency ensures that network congestion does not impede message delivery during emergencies.

Key details of the test:

• The alert will be sent between 11:15 am and 12:15 pm in Andhra Pradesh’s capital region.
• States involved in upcoming elections or those sharing borders with neighboring countries are exempt from this test.
• Officials advise citizens not to panic upon receiving the alert as it is a routine exercise.

The initiative reflects India’s broader strategy to strengthen real-time disaster management. The NDMA has emphasized that this is merely a technical exercise aimed at evaluating system performance and device compatibility across different telecom networks.

According to the Union Home Ministry, the alert will clearly state that it is a test. No action is required from the public after receiving it. This proactive measure aims to familiarize citizens with how emergency alerts will function in actual crisis situations.

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