Powerful storm expected in Batumi, Georgia
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A five-magnitude storm is forecast today for one of the largest port cities of the Black Sea, Batumi.
Weather specialists warn that intense snowing is expected in the city, while there is an avalanche threat in the mountains of the Adjara region.
It has been heavily snowing in Batumi since January 27. Locals said last night that a snow cover had reached 15-20 cantimeres in some areas of Adjara.
Bad weather in the west of Georgia caused flight delays at Batumi International Airport, where Batumi-Istanbul and Batumi-Moscow flights were postponed until the weather gets better.
A heavy snowfall hit capital Tbilisi, too. However, road-cleaners working around the clock meant no traffic restrictions were imposed.
Heavy snowfall across Georgia since January 27 has led to travel restrictions being placed on certain roads.
Heavy snowfall has hit the western part of Georgia, which means restrictions are imposed on some of the roads, says the Road Department if Georgia.
Several flights have been delayed, postponed or diverted due to heavy show in central Georgia.
Two people were rescued by local residents after they got trapped under an avalanche in Georgia’s western Adjara region early this morning.
Winter is in full force in Georgia. Heavy snowfall and unusually strong frosts put restrictions on almost all central and regional roads across the country.
One man has been killed after he fell from the roof of his house as he tried to fix damage caused by strong winds in the town of Zugdidi in Guria, western Georgia.