The National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued its weather forecast for Georgia covering the period June 6 to 8.

Meteorologists predict that over the coming days, brief spells of rain and thunderstorms are likely in scattered parts of the country, set against a backdrop of high temperatures.

Tbilisi: Short bursts of rain and thunderstorms are expected during the evening and overnight hours. Daytime temperatures will reach +27 to +29°C.

Coastal areas (Batumi, Kobuleti, Anaklia, Poti): Warm and predominantly dry conditions are forecast. Daytime temperatures will reach +25 to +27°C.

Lowland areas of western Georgia (Zestaponi, Kutaisi, Samtredia, Zugdidi, Martvili, Ozurgeti): Isolated light showers are possible amid the warm weather. Daytime temperatures will reach +27 to +29°C.

Mountainous areas of western Georgia (Ambrolauri, Oni, Tsageri, Shovi, Chiatura, Sachkhere, Khulo, Rikoti Pass): Isolated light showers are possible amid the warm weather. Daytime temperatures will reach +26 to +28°C.

High-altitude areas of western Georgia (Mestia, Bakhmaro): Localised brief showers and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +21 to +23°C.

Kartli (Rustavi, Bolnisi, Marneuli, Gardabani, Gori, Tskhinvali): Localised brief showers and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +27 to +29°C.

Kakheti (Sagarejo, Telavi, Gurjaani, Signagi, Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Akhmeta, Dedoplistskaro): Localised brief showers and thunderstorms are expected, with the possibility of hail. Daytime temperatures will reach +27 to +29°C.

Mountainous areas of eastern Georgia (Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, Dusheti, Tianeti, Pasanauri): Localised brief showers and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.

High-altitude areas of eastern Georgia (Akhalkalaki, Tsalka, Bakuriani, Gudauri, Omalo): Isolated brief showers are possible. Daytime temperatures will reach +16 to +18°C.