RegionalSep 13, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC

Saudi Civil Defense Says Danger Has Passed in Khamis Mushait and Abha

Saudi Civil Defense issued an alert for Khamis Mushait before declaring the danger over there and in Abha, while urging the public not to gather or film.

At 1509Z, Saudi Civil Defense issued an emergency alert for Khamis Mushait:

An alert was issued through the National Early Warning Platform for emergencies in Khamis Mushait Governorate to warn of a danger. Follow these instructions:

At 1516Z, the agency announced that the danger had passed in Khamis Mushait:

Notice: The danger has passed in Khamis Mushait Governorate. For your safety, continue following Civil Defense instructions and completely avoid gathering and filming. In an emergency, call (998).

At 1517Z, Saudi Civil Defense issued a similar notice for Abha:

Notice: The danger has passed in the city of Abha. For your safety, continue following Civil Defense instructions and completely avoid gathering and filming. In an emergency, call (998).