Saudi Civil Defense issues an early warning in Mecca, Jeddah, and Taif, then announces that the danger has passed
Quick Look
The Saudi Civil Defense announced the launch of an early warning in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif on Tuesday, before sending other messages indicating that the danger had passed minutes later.
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Why It Matters
Early warning messages are usually sent when areas in the Kingdom are exposed to attacks from the Houthi group in Yemen.
(CNN) - The Saudi Civil Defense announced the launch of an early warning in the city of Mecca and the governorates of Jeddah and Taif, on Tuesday, before another message came indicating that the danger had passed.
The Saudi Civil Defense posted on the “X” platform, previously Twitter, the following: “An alert was issued from the National Emergency Early Warning Platform in the Holy City of Mecca to warn of danger. Follow the following.”
Before the Civil Defense published another message a few minutes later regarding the end of the danger in Mecca.
Civil Defense also sent two similar messages in Taif and Jeddah governorates, before also sending two other messages minutes later stating that the danger had passed.
Early warning messages are usually sent when areas in the Kingdom are exposed to attacks from the Houthi group in Yemen.
Open Questions
- What exactly is the reason for raising the alarm?
