Following diplomatic intervention and pressure from the United States, nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement on Saturday. However, the fragile truce unraveled within hours, as explosions were reported in key urban areas of Srinagar and Jammu—shortly after the agreement took effect.
Eyewitnesses, local residents, and officials confirmed that loud blasts echoed through Srinagar and Jammu, while flashes and what appeared to be projectiles lit up the skies over Jammu, resembling the hostilities witnessed the night before.
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, it becomes crucial to stay updated through real-time alerts on your mobile device. These alerts can help you respond quickly and protect yourself during emergencies. Smartphones, whether Android or iPhone, come equipped with built-in features that allow them to receive official emergency notifications from the government and trusted agencies. These alerts are completely free and appear directly on your phone’s screen. They often include important warnings about serious situations such as natural disasters, terror incidents, or threats to national safety.
To ensure you stay informed, follow these steps to activate emergency alerts on your smartphone.
For Android Devices
Step 1: Launch your device’s Settings application.
Step 2: Navigate to Safety & Emergency, or alternatively, type “Emergency alerts” into the settings search bar for quicker access.
Step 3: Tap on Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Step 4: Make sure all types of alerts—such as severe threats, AMBER alerts, and test alerts—are enabled.
For iOS Devices
Step 1: Open your Settings and go to the Notifications section.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom where you’ll find the Government Alerts section.
Step 3: Toggle the switch for Test Alerts and any other available alert types to receive urgent messages from government agencies.
Step 4: Ensure every alert category is switched on to receive the fullest range of emergency notifications.