Strong wind in west Georgia kills one, damages infrastructure

13:34, 13.01.2023

Strong wind in Lanckhuti, western Guria region, claimed the life of a young man, Lanchkhuti Mayor Aleksandre Sarishvili said a tree fell on a car moving on Samtredia-Grigoleti road in Lesa village and killed the driver.

Roofs were ripped off from over 200 houses in Kutaisi and other municipalities of the Imereti region. Electricity, water and natural gas supplies are limited to the population.

The strong wind blowing for the fourth day in Poti, Samegrelo region, damaged electricity transmission lines, houses, schools, pavements and lighting.

According to Poti Mayor Beka Vacharadze, municipal services and technical teams of Energo-Pro Georgia company continue to work to eradicate the damage.

The weather forecast predicts the wind will weaken at the end of the day, and the weather will improve from January 14.

By - Elene Dobordjginidze

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