Powerful storm hits western Georgia
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A powerful storm is lashing western Georgia where heavy rain is causing havoc on infrastructure in Poti and Batumi.
Initial reports claim the magnitude four storm has damaged infrastructure and caused major flooding in coastal areas.
Officials said several streets were flooded as a result of the two-day heavy rainstorm. This caused significant problems for traffic.
At the coastline, red flags have been raised meaning all boating crafts and people are prohibited from entering the sea, for safety reasons
The weather caused a landslide near the Chakvi tunnel however this did not hinder traffic, officials said.
The heavy rain is forecast to remain in the area until tomorrow.
President Giorgi Margvelashvili left Tbilisi for Adjara to personally check the effects of the disaster and offer support to locals in the troubled region.
Weather experts are warning western Georgian residents and visitors to brace for another major storm that could damage homes, infrastructure and crops.
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