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India Urges Nationals in Saudi Arabia to Follow Safety Guidelines Amid Houthi Attacks
- •The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow updated emergency safety instructions following Houthi attacks.
- •The advisory follows a deadly strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 10 that killed an Indian national and injured others.
- •Residents receiving an emergency warning are instructed to remain calm, seek shelter inside the nearest building, and stay away from windows.
- •Motorists caught driving during an alert must pull over safely to the side of the road while avoiding bridges and high-rise buildings.
- •The embassy urged citizens to rely on official channels and contact emergency numbers 911 or 998 depending on their region.
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People who receive an emergency warning should remain calm and immediately seek shelter inside the nearest building, preferably in an interior room away from windows. Residents must avoid leaving their homes, staying away from open spaces, glass, balconies, and rooftops until the danger has passed. Motorists should pull over safely away from bridges and high-rise buildings.
The guidelines list 911 as the emergency number for the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. People located in other parts of Saudi Arabia can call 998 in the event of a threat or emergency. Additionally, the 24-hour helpline of the Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra remains operational at 8002471234 for Indian nationals.
The advisory was issued amid rising security concerns following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, which included a deadly strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 10 that killed an Indian national and injured several others. This escalation also prompted flight suspensions by major airlines and increased regional tensions.
