Hyderabad, Sept. 24 -- Saudi Arabia's National Early Warning Platform issued alerts for Makkah City, Taif Governorate, Tabuk Province, Jeddah Governorate and Tanbu Governorate on Thursday, September 24.

The platform asked people who received the warnings to follow official safety instructions and move to a secure location until the threat had passed.

The Saudi Civil Defence later announced that the danger was over. It urged the public to continue complying with its instructions and avoid gatherings and filming.

The safety guidance advised people indoors to remain inside and stay away from windows, glass, balconies and rooftops. Those outside were told to seek shelter in a nearby building or behind a solid barrier.

Drivers who received...