Saudi Arabia: all warning channels
Saudi Arabia in Asia (Western Asia). Waarning tracks 16 warning categories for Riyadh and the surrounding area, from National Center for Meteorology (NCM) and General Directorate of Civil Defense.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- capitalRiyadh
- regionAsia · Western Asia
- risk profileheat, storm, drought, flood, air
- languagesar
Official warning authorities
- meteoNational Center for Meteorology (NCM)
- civilGeneral Directorate of Civil Defense
Warning categories for Saudi Arabia
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Saudi Arabia?
National Center for Meteorology (NCM), General Directorate of Civil Defense.
What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?
The primary emergency number is 911.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Saudi Arabia?
16 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Drought Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.