National Environment Agency says heatwave expected to bring temperatures to 41 degrees in Georgia’s west
The body warned the anticipated temperatures would provide for “ideal conditions” for conditions causing heat stress, forest fires and glacier melting. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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Georgia’s National Environment Agency on Monday said a heatwave was expected to raise temperatures across the country this week, with areas in the west of the country set to see 41 degrees.
In the east of the country, temperatures will reach 37-39 degrees in the lowlands, while in the mountainous parts it will vary between 28 and 33 degrees.
The body warned the anticipated temperatures would provide for “ideal conditions” for conditions causing heat stress, forest fires and glacier melting.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected municipalities in western Georgian regions between Monday and Tuesday, causing damage to buildings and floods in residential homes.
The National Forestry Agency on Wednesday called for caution among the public to prevent fires from breaking out due to the summer heatwave across the country.
Traffic through the Rikoti Pass crossing between the eastern and western parts of Georgia has been restored following restrictions placed in sections of the area after it was hit by a landslide caused by rain between Wednesday and Thursday, the Roads Department said.
Heavy rainfall, hail and strong wind between Monday and Wednesday affected municipalities in the central and eastern Georgian regions, causing damage to buildings and floods in residential homes.
The temperature may reach 40-42 degrees celsius in western Georgia tomorrow, with high air temperatures remaining until July 9 in the country, announces the National Environment Agency.
The Emergency Management Service of Georgia on Tuesday warned the public about the rise in air temperature throughout the country over the coming days and noted the development would increase the risk of forest and field fires.