On Saturday morning, many mobile phone users across India experienced loud beeping sounds as the government tested its new disaster alerting service. The alert message began with 'Extremely severe alert' and informed users about the launch of the Cell Broadcast (CB) system, which utilizes indigenous technology for instant disaster notifications. The government clarified that this was a test and that no action was required from the public. This development follows an announcement regarding the testing of a mobile-based disaster alert system, which is designed to ensure the safety of citizens. The alerts, based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union, will be sent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and regional dialects. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) are overseeing the initiative, and citizens have been advised to disregard these test messages.