Civil Defense declares end of emergency alert in Abha and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Civil Defense has lifted the emergency alert for Abha and Khamis Mushait after warnings were issued on the National Early Warning Platform.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has announced that the threat in Abha and Khamis Mushait has subsided, following the issuance of an alert on the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies in both cities.
The directorate stated on X that the alert was issued in both Abha and Khamis Mushait, but did not specify the nature of the threat in its post.
After the threat was lifted, the Civil Defense issued a notice to residents of Abha, urging them to continue following Civil Defense instructions, avoid gathering or taking photos, and to call 998 in case of emergency.
The end of the threat was also announced for Khamis Mushait, with a renewed call to follow Civil Defense guidelines, refrain from gathering or photography, and use 998 for emergencies.