Saudi Arabia issues emergency alerts over 'Potential Danger' in Jeddah, Makkah, Taif
ISTANBUL: Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts warning of a “potential danger” in Jeddah, Makkah and Taif in the country’s west, urging residents to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Saudi Arabia issued urgent emergency alerts on Wednesday, warning of a potential danger in the western cities of Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif. The Saudi Civil Defence activated the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies to notify residents and urge them to seek shelter and follow safety instructions. However, the Civil Defence later reported that the danger had passed, advising the public to avoid gatherings and filming.
The alert instructed residents to move to the nearest safe location, preferably indoors and away from windows, and remain there until the danger subsides. Officials warned against venturing into open areas, windows, balconies, or rooftops, and advised motorists to pull over away from bridges and high-rise buildings while remaining away from dangerous zones.
The situation arose amid a series of escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, which has conducted multiple missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities and infrastructure in recent days. Saudi forces retaliated with strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen.
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