India Tests Nationwide Emergency Alert System, Many Receive Message on Phones

On 2 May 2026, India conducted a nationwide test of its new Cell Broadcast Alert System, sending loud alerts to mobile phones across the country. The system aims to provide instant warnings during emergencies such as natural disasters or man-made incidents. On the same day, rescue operations continued in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after a tourism boat capsized on the Bargi Dam, resulting in multiple fatalities and missing persons.