Jeddah, Oct. 15 -- An additional control room has been established in Makkah by India to support its citizens, specifically Umrah travellers, affected by flight disruptions connecting the subcontinent and Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah stated.

The transport chaos stems from heightened regional tensions across the Gulf following lethal drone and missile strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom by Yemen-based Houthi rebels. Multiple domestic operators have grounded services to and through the country until October 17, while select regional carriers continue to operate on scheduled timetables.

The diplomatic mission announced on Wednesday that the new assistance desk had been set up at the Indian Haj Pilgrims ...