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Saudi civil defence says danger passes in Jazan province minutes after alert

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The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense confirmed that conditions returned to safe levels shortly after an emergency notice was broadcast. The initial warning had been distributed across Jazan Province on the morning of October 31, 2026. Despite rescinding the threat status, officials instructed community members to adhere to general safety guidance, avoid filming, and utilize dedicated dispatch lines for urgent assistance.

Key points

  • The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense lifted the emergency alert mere minutes af…: The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense lifted the emergency alert mere minutes after it was broadcast.
  • Area residents must continue to follow safety instructions despite the prompt deactivatio…: Area residents must continue to follow safety instructions despite the prompt deactivation of the public threat warning.
  • Members of the public requiring emergency assistance should contact the civil defense dis…: Members of the public requiring emergency assistance should contact the civil defense dispatch center directly at 998.

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Saudi civil defence says danger passes in Jazan province minutes after alert

31 October 2026 07:39 GMT

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense said that danger has passed in Jazan Province, minutes after announcing that a danger alert warning the province's residents was issued by the National Early Warning Platform.

The directorate urged residents to follow its instructions and avoid gathering and filming.

تنبيه زال الخطر عن منطقة جازان، لسلامتك الاستمرار في اتباع تعليمات #الدفاع_المدني وتجنب التجمهر والتصوير نهائيًا. في حالة الطوارئ اتصل بالرقم (998). Alert: The danger has passed in Jazan Province. For your safety, continue following #CivilDefense instructions and avoid gathering and filming. In case of emergency, call (998).

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) October 31, 2026

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