Saudi issues early warning alert for Riyadh, Al-Kharj
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The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense issued emergency warning notifications via the National Early Warning Platform to residents across the capital city of Riyadh and the adjacent governorate of Al-Kharj, warning of an immediate potential hazard.
Roughly 12 minutes after the initial alerts were broadcast via cellular networks directly to mobile devices in the designated zones, Civil Defense authorities announced that the threat had officially passed in both Riyadh and Al-Kharj.
During the active warning period, Civil Defense authorities instructed residents to remain calm, stay indoors, and position themselves in interior rooms away from windows, balconies, or glass surfaces.
Members of the public were explicitly urged to avoid open spaces, gathering in public areas, or filming emergency operations.
