R u safe & dry: SMS floods Mumbai networks

According to the The India Times, with network problems, SMS volumes have soared following heavy rains in Mumbai.

"The messages are full of concern, “R u safe & dry' or “Hope you and your family are fine” or “To prevent Leptospirosis, those who walked through water yesterday must take tablet of medicine ..... Single dose, Make others aware also.”

... Since the SMS messages remain in the network for about 24 hours (at times even 48 hours), the SMS may be delayed, but will be delivered as soon as the subscriber reaches an area where the network is alive.

Picture from the BBC.

emily | 2:36 PM | News, Buzz |
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