Natural Disaster in Shida Kartli

Lado Bitchashvili, Shida Kartli

Removed roofs, flooded basements, torn out trees, damaged infrastructure – it is result of the November 12 natural disaster in the Shida Kartli region.

Roofs of residential houses were damaged in 15 villages of Gori municipality; 12 villages are not supplied with electricity. Gori district governor Davit Oniashvili said the commission for the evaluation of the damage will be established after they will have full information about the natural disaster results.

“Currently, we are processing only general information and afterwards the economic service of the district administration will evaluate the damage and decide whether it is necessary to set up a commission or not,” district governor Davit Oniashvili said.

Population of Khashuri district was also victimized by natural disaster. Local River Suramula did not flow over its bed but torrent originated by the heavy rain in the streets flooded the houses in Chumateleti settlement. Strong wind removed roofs of several residential buildings in Khashuri. About 7 000 families were left without electricity. 

“It was raining all night that flooded the River Suramula though it did not flow over its bed. The torrent came from the channels and hills that flooded basements and motorways. Roofs were removed from several buildings,” Khashuri district governor Giorgi Guraspashvili said.

People were victimized by natural disaster in Kareli district too. Strong wind removed roofs from several buildings and educational facilities. Kindergartens stopped working. About 6000 families are not supplied with electricity.

“It is difficult to calculate the damage now. Residential buildings and houses, kindergartens and musical schools were also damaged. So, these institutions stopped working,” Kareli district governor Zaza Guliashvili said.

Head of regional department of the Government’s Chancellery Giorgi Amashukeli studied the situation in the region together with the Shida Kartli regional Governor.

Total damage caused by the natural disaster was not calculated yet. Shida Kartli rescue team is working in emergency regime together with local authority.