Georgia announces high alert regime in anticipation of bad weather

Georgia, Tbilisi, September 4/Trend N.Kirtzkhalia / High readiness declared in all military units in Georgia due to the expected sharp deterioration in weather conditions, Georgian Defence Ministry statement, published on Wednesday, said. According to the statement, in case of need, Defence Ministry division will provide the necessary support and assistance to the population of the country. In particular, Western task force command of Georgian Land Forces will work in emergency mode. Georgian Defence Ministry will coordinate its work with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection, as well as the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure. According to the statement of National Environmental Agency under Georgian Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection, from the second half of September 4 the cyclone coming from Black Sea will cause strong winds, a sharp decrease in temperature, and in Western Georgia - heavy rains, hails in some places, heavy sea swell, increase of the water level in rivers. Mudslides and landslides can be activated in Georgia. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az