The Karnataka government has also activated helplines through the State Emergency Operations Centre and the Haj Department to coordinate assistance for the stranded pilgrims. (AP Photo/File)

Nearly 600 Umrah pilgrims from Karnataka are stranded in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions, the Karnataka government said on Friday.

In a press release, the government said the Minority Welfare, Haj and Waqf Department has been informed that the pilgrims are stranded in the country and it is “closely monitoring the situation”.

“In view of the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, flight operations have been disrupted, affecting the return of Indian nationals, including pilgrims from Karnataka.…