Saudi Arabia issues emergency alert for Makkah, danger passes

Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform issued alerts for Makkah, Taif, Tabuk, Jeddah, and Yanbu on September 24. Residents were urged to seek shelter and follow safety instructions. Saudi Civil Defence later confirmed the danger had passed. The alert follows a September 16 drone interception near Makkah, attributed to Yemen's Houthi group.