India, March 15 -- The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory for nationals in the Gulf country, advising the people to remain vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines of the Saudi government.

The advisory comes even as Saudi Arabia said its air defences have intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Eastern Province.

"In view of the prevailing situation in the region and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all Indian Nationals currently in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to continue to remain vigilant, strictly adhere to the safety guidelines prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and follow advisories issued by the local authorities and the Embassy," the embassy posted on X.

The advisory said the Indian Embassy in ...