Guwahati, June 4 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: People across Assam may soon receive disaster warnings directly on their mobile phones through a new emergency alert platform being introduced by the state government.

The initiative involves the deployment of the Cell Broadcast System (CBS), which is expected to help authorities quickly communicate urgent safety information during natural calamities and other emergencies.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said the rollout process is now being taken forward across the state.

Created by the Department of Telecommunications with support from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the technology is capable of delivering location-...