Georgia: search for those missing after landslide in Shovi continues

In Georgia, the search for missing people continues as a result of a natural disaster in the spa zone of Shovi, Georgia-Online reports with reference to the statement of the deputy mayor of the municipality, they Levan Sherazadashvili.

According to him, the search for 5 citizens in the natural disaster zone, as well as on the territory of Onsky and Ambrolaure municipalities, continues.

“By this time, 28 bodies of the dead were discovered. 5 missing citizens are being searched,” he said.

Search work is carried out on 36 locations, the perimeter is increased and search work is carried out both on the territory of Onsky and Ambrolaure municipalities, Sherazadashvili said.

The landslide in Shovi came up on the evening of August 3. As a result, power lines, bridges and roads, as well as tourist cottages and a hotel were damaged as a result.

In connection with the tragedy on August 7, the day of mourning was announced in Georgia.