Ashish Chanchlani is at the centre of online buzz after a nationwide “Extremely Severe Alert” suddenly reached mobile phones across India. The loud emergency notification triggered confusion, panic-like reactions, and a wave of humorous responses from influencers, actors, and content creators.
The alert (sent on May 2, 2026) was part of a government test for a new emergency warning system. While officials clarified that it was only a drill, the unexpected siren-like sound and message left many users startled, leading to widespread chatter on social media.
Ashish Chanchlani Compares Alert To Zombie Apocalypse
Ashish Chanchlani reacted to the notification on X and asked if others had received the same message. He wrote, “Anyone else got a terrifying broadcast drill message from the govt? Aisa laga zombie apocalypse announce hua hai.”
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One user replied, “You people don’t understand what’s to be posted out, national security is nothing for y’all. Hope you understand.” Another said, “It wasn’t that big a deal as much as you guys are making it out to be.”
A third commented, “Zombie apocalypse? Bro, you live in Ulhasnagar, not US.”
Comedian Vir Das also shared a light-hearted video reacting to the alert. He posted, “Everyone on their phone today,” and asked, “Did you get the alert?”
Meanwhile, Archana Puran Singh’s son Ayushmaan Sethi shared a family reaction video where they discussed how the alert felt sudden and confusing. The family questioned the timing and clarity of the message, with Yogita Bihani asking, “Are par karna kya hai? Bhagna kaha hai, kiske yaha jana hai, bata to do.”
What Was The “Extremely Severe Alert”?
The alert was part of a nationwide test of India’s new Cell Broadcast Alert System developed for emergency situations like floods, earthquakes, or other disasters.
Issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the system is designed to send instant warnings directly to mobile phones. Officials confirmed that no action was required from the public during this test.
The system is being tested to ensure faster and more reliable communication during real emergencies in the future.
