Riyadh, Oct. 24 -- Saudi authorities on Saturday issued an emergency alert warning of a "hostile aerial threat" in the city of Mecca, with the danger later reported to have passed.

The General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense issued a warning in Mecca Province to alert residents of a potential danger.

In a post on X, it said, "A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning Platform in Mecca Province to alert of a potential danger."

In another post on X, it said later, " Alert: The danger has passed in Mecca Province."

Saudi authorities also issued alerts for Jeddah, Yanbu and Taif governorates, subsequently confirming that the danger had passed in these areas.

In its alerts, the Saudi Civil Defense urged residents to conti...