The situation on the India-Pakistan border seems to be heating up again. In such a situation, the government and security agencies have started preparing to deal with every situation. An important part of these preparations is the 'war siren', that is, a special siren that warns of war. In many cities and states, people are now being made to identify this siren through mock drills. So that when a war-like situation arises in the country, people know what to do. However, the biggest question is what does this siren look like and will we get a war alert on mobile phones too?
How does a war siren sound?
war siren is not an ordinary siren. It is a very loud and far-reaching alarm system. Its sound is about 120 to 140 decibels, that is, so loud that it can be heard at a distance of 2 to 5 kilometers. Its sound is neither like that of an ambulance nor that of a fire brigade. It is a special kind of continuous loud sound, which alerts people immediately.
Why is a war siren played?
This siren is played when a war-like situation arises in a country or there is a 'threat of air attack' from the enemy country. Its purpose is to warn people to reach safe places in time. Apart from this, this siren is also played to check the response of civil defense, blackout drills and control room.
Will the alert come on mobile as well?
Now the question arises whether this warning will be received only through the siren or will the war alert be sent to people's mobile phones as well?
According to government sources, in the future, a plan is being worked on to send 'war alerts through mobile network as well'. Just as we get earthquake, flood or weather warnings through SMS or apps, war alerts can also be sent in the same way. Although this facility has not been fully started in every state yet, but testing is definitely going on.
What to do if a war siren sounds?
If a war siren ever sounds, do not panic, but keep these things in mind:
Immediately move away from open areas and move towards a safe place.
Try to reach a safe location within 5 to 10 minutes.
Listen carefully to government alerts on radio, tv or mobile.
Do not spread any rumours and alert others as well.
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