Georgia – Flash Floods (ECHO, Georgia Ministry of Internal Affairs, Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 14 June 2015)

Heavy rainfall during the night 13 to 14 June caused flash floods in Tblisi, Georgia. Vere River overflown causing severe damage. The flooding was centered in the Vake and Saburtalo neighbourhoods, which are some of the most densely populated districts in the centre of the city.

According to the media at least eight people died and several went missing. Public transport is not functioning, some districts are without electricity, and several roads are either blocked or destroyed. Rescue operations are ongoing.

The floods damaged the enclosures in Tblisi Zoo and animals escaped on the streets. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia called on the citizens to avoid moving on the streets until all animals are found and returned to the Zoo.