Saudi Civil Defense announced Tuesday that the danger had passed in six Saudi cities and governorates: Yanbu, Taif, Jeddah, Abha, Jazan and AlUla, after alerts were issued through the National Early Warning Platform warning of a potential threat. The alerts had urged citizens and residents in the affected areas to comply with official instructions and follow safety guidance issued by the relevant authorities, before Civil Defense announced that the danger had passed.
Warnings coincide with Houthi attacks
The warnings coincided with an escalation in missile and drone attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi cities and facilities. The Civil Defense announcement did not specify the nature of the threat that prompted the alerts in the six cities.
Civil Defense had announced Monday that the danger had passed in Jazan, Najran, Khamis Mushait and Abha, after issuing temporary alerts to residents and urging them to remain inside buildings, stay away from open areas, windows and rooftops, and follow instructions through official channels.
