Civil Defense declares end of threat in Abha and Khamis Mushait

Saudi Civil Defense has announced that the threat to Abha city and Khamis Mushait governorate has ended, following the issuance of an alert through the National Early Warning Platform for emergencies. The authority urged residents to continue adhering to instructions and guidelines issued by relevant authorities.

In two alerts posted on its official X account, Civil Defense emphasized the importance of avoiding gatherings and refraining from taking photos, in order to maintain public safety. It also reminded the public that the emergency number to call in case of any incident is 998.

After the alert was issued, Civil Defense had instructed residents to remain calm, follow official instructions, seek shelter in the nearest safe place inside buildings, stay away from windows, exposed areas, rooftops, and balconies, and not to leave until the threat had passed.

Those outdoors were advised to enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier, while drivers were urged to stop in a safe place away from bridges and tall buildings upon receiving warning messages. The authority stressed the importance of following instructions issued through official channels.