Civil Defense declares end of threat in Khamis Mushait and Abha
Saudi Civil Defense has announced the threat has passed in Khamis Mushait and Abha after an emergency alert was issued in Abha.
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AIThe Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense has announced that the threat in Khamis Mushait and Abha has ended, following an emergency warning issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Abha to alert residents of potential danger.
In its guidance accompanying the alert, the directorate urged the public to remain calm, follow official instructions, and immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building or an interior room away from windows, staying there until the threat had passed.
The directorate also stressed the importance of not leaving homes or buildings until the danger was over, avoiding open areas and glass, and refraining from standing on balconies or rooftops.
It explained that anyone outside should enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier, avoid gathering or taking photos, and stay away from hazardous locations.
Upon receiving a warning message, those in vehicles were advised to stop at the side of the road away from bridges and tall buildings. The directorate noted that emergency services can be reached at 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and at 998 in other parts of the Kingdom.
The directorate emphasized the need to follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities through official channels.