{
  "id": 15281497,
  "title": "Civil Defense declares end of danger in Riyadh, urges continued caution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/civil-defense-declares-end-of-danger-in-riyadh-urges-continued-caution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T21:13:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/l244nvgya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Saudi Civil Defense has announced that the threat to Riyadh has passed. However, Ajel English reports that authorities are urging residents to continue following safety instructions and to avoid gatherings or filming.\n\nThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has advised the public to stay in safe places and exercise caution as thunderstorms are forecast to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. According to the Saudi Gazette, people are urged to stay away from valleys and flood-prone areas and to refrain from swimming in them.\n\nThe National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicts moderate to heavy rain in the Makkah, Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, which may result in flash floods, hail, and dust-stirring downdrafts. Light to moderate rain is expected in Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders regions. The NCM also issued a warning for moderate rainfall over Makkah and the Al-Jumum governorate, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and near-zero visibility. These weather conditions are expected to persist until 9:00 p.m.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Civil Defense issues early warning for potential threat in Riyadh and Abha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/civil-defense-issues-early-warning-for-potential-threat-in-riyadh-and",
        "published": "2026-10-17T21:09:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}