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DisasterSaudi Arabia·24 Oct 2026

Saudi civil defence issues and rescinds warning for western provinces

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On Friday, the Saudi Arabian civil defence agency issued and subsequently rescinded a warning of potential danger for four western provinces, including Mecca, Jeddah, Taif, and the oil hub of Yanbu. The agency instructed residents to move to safe locations during the brief alert but did not provide a reason for the initial broadcast or the rapid retraction.…

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