Potential danger alert issued in Riyadh City
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform issued a potential danger alert in Riyadh City on Sunday, November 15, urging residents to take shelter and follow official safety instructions.
The alert instructed residents to remain calm and move immediately to the nearest safe location, preferably inside a building or an interior room away from windows. They were told to stay indoors until the threat had passed.
Those outdoors were advised to enter the nearest building or seek shelter behind a solid barrier. Motorists receiving the warning were told to pull over away from bridges and high-rise buildings.
Authorities also cautioned against approaching dangerous locations, gathering in affected areas or filming the situation.
Residents in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah and the Eastern Province were advised to call 911 in an emergency. The number for other regions of Saudi Arabia is 998.
Saudi Civil Defence later announced that the danger had passed in Riyadh City. It urged residents to continue observing safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming.
The announcements followed a statement by the Saudi-led Coalition that air defences had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards Riyadh.
In a separate update, the Coalition’s official spokesperson reported that a drone had been intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province.
التحالف:
— المتحدث الرسمي باسم قوات التحالف (@CJFCSpox) November 15, 2026
الدفاع الجوي اعترض ودمر صاروخين باليستيين أطلقتهما الميليشيا الحوثية الإرهابية باتجاه الرياض. pic.twitter.com/95NUYNoKlk
Separately, the US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on November 13, advising American citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance. It cited an increased threat of armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis and Iranian efforts to target US government officials in the region.
The embassy also warned of the potential for further escalation, citing previous Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian airports and critical infrastructure that had caused civilian casualties and travel disruptions.
Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (November 13, 2026)
— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) November 14, 2026
We urge U.S. citizens to review the Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Americans regarding Saudi Arabia for additional security information and travel guidance.https://t.co/VVnD3JzgeE
Americans currently in… pic.twitter.com/ZuhFkGvlzA
Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS.
This content is published by The Siasat Daily and has not been created or edited by Hello Headlines. View original
