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Description of the Event
Date of event
01-10-2025
What happened, where and when?
On 27 - 30 September 2025, heavy and persistent rains struck the Kakheti region, severely impacting Lagodekhi Municipality in eastern Georgia over the following few days. Apart from the persistent rainfall damaging the roofs of the houses and washing out the roads, the rainfall caused an increase in water levels in the rivers, some of which overowed. Villages such as Kabali, Ninighori, Giorgeti, Tsodniskari, Vakhuskhvilebi, Afeni, Verkhvismindori, Uzuntala, and Ganjala experienced widespread flooding due to the overflow of rivers, including Kabali, Areshi, Ninoskhevi, and Shromis Khevi.
Floodwaters covered the ground floors of houses, courtyards, and garden plots. Agricultural elds, vineyards and vegetable crops suffered significant damage. Portions of the Lagodekhi-Kabali-Gurjaani road were submerged, restricting vehicle movement. Local authorities and rescue services are currently assessing the damage.
The GRCS started its intervention on 28 September, immediately mobilizing staff and volunteers to conduct rapid needs assessments and provide initial support to the most affected households. However it should be highlighted, that the national authorities ocially requested the GRCS to respond to the emerging needs on 1 October 2025.