Saudi Civil Defense Lifts Danger Alerts for Najran and Jazan After Storm Warnings

Saudi Civil Defense announced Wednesday that danger alerts had been lifted for Najran and Jazan after issuing earlier warnings of severe weather.

• Saudi Civil Defense announced Wednesday that the danger warning for Najran had ended, urging residents to follow official instructions and avoid crowding and photography.
• Saudi Civil Defense also declared the danger over in Jazan and directed residents to call the emergency number 998.
• Earlier Wednesday, Saudi Civil Defense had issued danger alerts for both regions through the national early warning platform.
• The National Center for Meteorology warned of heavy rain in Jazan with strong winds, hail, torrents and lightning lasting until 8 PM.