Defence Forces continue rescue efforts at 10 locations in Shovi
Defence Forces continue rescue efforts at 10 locations in Shovi

Units of Georgian Defense Forces continue search-rescue efforts at 10 locations for 9 days in the landslide-hit Shovi resort of the Oni Municipality.

The Defence Forces are distributed at Chanchakhi and Rioni riverbeds. They coordinate efforts with rescuers and receive instructions from the Emergency Situations Management Service.

The death toll in the landslide-ravaged Shovi resort of Oni Municipality rose to 24 on August 11. Nine people are still missing, and rescue efforts continue at various locations.

A deadly landslide struck the resort on August 3.