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New warning issued for Mecca and Saudi Arabia’s western coast

Source: NDTV · 24 Sep 2026, 11:43 UTC

A further “potential danger” warning has been issued for Mecca, according to NDTV, marking the second such warning in a month. Separate warnings were also issued for other parts of Saudi Arabia’s western coast, including the Red Sea governorate of Yanbu.

A new “potential danger” warning has been issued for Mecca, NDTV reported. The report said it was the second warning of this kind for the area within a month. It did not identify the authority that issued the warning or explain the nature of the potential danger.

Separate warnings were also issued for other parts of Saudi Arabia’s western coast, including Yanbu governorate on the Red Sea, according to the report. The supplied material does not provide details about the timing, duration or geographical boundaries of the warnings. It also does not state whether residents or visitors were given specific instructions, or whether any disruption had been reported in Mecca, Yanbu or other coastal areas.

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