Heavy rain, landslide hit Black Sea region of Adjara

Bad weather affected the main Black Seaside town of Batumi, as well as Khelvachauri, Keda and Kobuleti. Photo: Government of Adjara's press office

Agenda.ge, 02 Nov 2019 - 23:01, Tbilisi,Georgia

Heavy rain has caused flood and landslides in Georgia’s black sea region of Adjara.

The situation is under control now, the local government’s press office reported.

Bad weather affected the main Black Seaside town of Batumi, as well as Khelvachauri, Keda and Kobuleti.

Photo: Government of Adjara's press office

The local rescue teams have been sent to all of the locations and the relevant works are underway to solve the issue.

The families who faced difficulties because of the heavy rain have been taken to safer places.

The special headquarter has been opened to monitor the situation in the region.

Head of the Adjara government Tornike Rizhvadze went to the ground to become familiar with the situation as well.