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The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an updated advisory for Indian nationals living in the country, advising them to follow local authorities' instructions and take precautions due to ongoing flight disruptions and possible aerial attacks. As of October 16, two Indians remain in intensive care after being injured in the Riyadh airport attack on October 10.
These individuals are being treated in an intensive care unit (ICU), with one patient in a high dependency unit (HDU), and three others in a regular ward. The embassy's latest update suggests that Indian airlines have suspended their flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 20 for Air India and Air India Express, until October 24 for Akasa Air, and until October 24 for IndiGo.
Other airlines continue to operate limited services, with Saudia running flights to Indian destinations from Dammam, Jeddah, and Medina. flynas has also announced flights between Dammam and Lucknow. For Indian nationals who need to leave Saudi Arabia urgently, the embassy advises considering alternative transit routes through Bahrain, Kuwait, or Qatar, subject to obtaining the required visas.
Those planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, particularly for Umrah, should be aware of the ongoing airport disruptions and potential flight cancellations that might result in prolonged stays. The embassy reiterates that Indian nationals should continue to follow the instructions provided by local authorities and advises them to stay indoors in case of aerial attacks.
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