India's embassy in Riyadh has issued a new advisory for Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia as flight services face disruption. The embassy has asked people to remain calm and alert while following instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.
The guidance includes staying indoors during air attacks and avoiding the circulation or reing of videos and news linked to the ongoing developments. The embassy has also urged Indian citizens not to spread rumours.
Flight disruptions through 17 October
Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah through 17 October. Akasa Air has also suspended services to Riyadh and Jeddah.
IndiGo has cancelled flights to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Medina through the same date. These changes have affected travel involving several major Saudi cities.
The advisory was issued on Tuesday, amid the disruption to flights serving Saudi Arabia. Indian citizens affected by travel changes have been asked to remain attentive to official instructions.
Airport operations affected
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has announced the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Operations continue at other major airports, including those in Dammam, Jeddah and Medina. However, reports of flight disruption have also emerged from these locations.
The embassy's instructions focus on personal safety and the use of verified information. Citizens have been asked to follow directions communicated by local authorities through official channels rather than circulate unverified material.
The warning on videos and news also applies to reing content connected with the developments. The embassy has specifically called for restraint in sharing such material.
What the advisory asks citizens to do
- Remain calm and alert.
- Stay indoors during air attacks.
- Follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.
- Avoid spreading or reing videos and news related to the ongoing developments.
- Avoid spreading rumours.
Conclusion
The Indian embassy's advisory combines safety instructions with a request for responsible information sharing. Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia have been asked to remain indoors during air attacks, follow official directions and account for flight changes through 17 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who issued the advisory?
The Indian embassy in Riyadh issued the advisory for Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia.
Q. What should citizens do during air attacks?
They have been advised to stay indoors and follow instructions issued by local authorities through official channels.
Q. What has the embassy said about videos and news?
It has urged citizens not to share or revideos and news related to the ongoing developments.
Q. Which airlines have suspended or cancelled services?
Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air have suspended specified services. IndiGo has cancelled specified flights through 17 October.
Q. What happened at King Khalid International Airport?
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation announced that operations at the Riyadh airport were suspended.
Q. Are other major airports operating?
Operations continue at airports including Dammam, Jeddah and Medina, although flight disruptions have also been reported there.
