Heatwave hits Tbilisi and Eastern Georgia

Hottest days of July in Tbilisi and eastern Georgia are expected over the course of the next few days.

The temperature in eastern Georgia is forecast to reach as high as 43 degrees Celsius.

The heat wave will come to an end on July 4.

The National Environmental Agency of Georgia has forecast that the temperature will be relatively lower in Western Georgia and may reach a maximum of 37 degrees Celsius in the upcoming days.

In Tbilisi the highest temperature over the next few days is forecast at 40 degrees Celsius. 

The National Center for Disease Control has urged everyone to keep cool and hydrated during the day as well as to avoid being exposed to direct sun especially in the cases of children, elderly and people with chronic diseases.

Somewhat cooler weather is forecasted after July 4 but specialists do not forecast a rapid decrease in temperature.