“The threat level in the Devdoraki Gorge is currently minimal. The water levels have returned to their normal state, and no flash floods or mudslides are being recorded,” the National Environmental Agency reported.

According to the agency, there is now a recommendation to reopen the road.

“On July 31, the early warning system installed in the Devdoraki Gorge detected a mudslide. The system immediately transmitted an alarm signal to the Kazbegi border checkpoint, prompting immediate restrictions on road traffic.

To evaluate potential additional threats, specialists from the National Environmental Agency conducted surveys of the Devdoraki-Amali Gorge using drone technology and assessed the risks accordingly.

Intense atmospheric precipitation in the Kazbegi municipality and its tributaries of the Tergi River triggered mudslides. Notably, the gorges of the Kuro and Chkhere rivers, along with a significant mudslide in the right tributary of the Tergi near the village of Tsdo, temporarily obstructed the riverbed. Currently, the dam has been opened, posing no threat to the gorge. Additionally, a powerful mudflow occurred in the Amali-Devdoraki riverbed; however, it did not impact infrastructure facilities in the Dariali Gorge,” the National Environmental Agency stated.

The National Environmental Agency also explained that the effectiveness of this alarm system has been tested and verified specifically for gorges near road infrastructure. It enables authorities to restrict road traffic swiftly if necessary.