Death toll from landslide in Georgia rises to 18

Death toll from landslide in Georgia rises to 18


Death toll from landslide in Georgia rises to 18

A handout photograph made obtainable by Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reveals rescuers working on the website of a landslide in Shovi, Racha Region, Georgia, 04 August 2023. (EPA Photo)

The demise toll from a landslide that hit a resort space within the mountains of Georgia has elevated to 18, the nation’s Interior Ministry mentioned on Sunday.

In a press release, the ministry mentioned that 19 individuals are nonetheless lacking and that search and rescue efforts proceed.

Earlier this week, a landslide hit the Shovi space, positioned about 140 kilometers (85 miles) northwest of the capital Tbilisi.

A group of 400 search and rescue personnel, together with troopers and police, together with almost 100 heavy machines, are working to seek out the 19 lacking individuals, together with kids.


According to consultants, the area was buried below round 3-5 million cubic meters of mud.


Source: www.anews.com.tr