Georgian PM says all agencies fully mobilised to address severe snowfall affecting western Guria region

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Tuesday said all Government agencies would be fully mobilised and coordinated to address the severe snowfall affecting the western Guria region.

The statement came after a coordination headquarters meeting in Ozurgeti, where officials discussed the worsening situation caused by heavy snowfall.

“We reviewed the current situation in the region, which is quite difficult. Yesterday’s snowfall made conditions even worse. As a result, today it has become necessary to involve the military and the Defence Forces, and a decision was made accordingly. All agencies will be fully coordinated and mobilised to combat the disaster. The situation is challenging. Many villages are cut off from the outside world, and communication with a significant number of them is not possible, requiring extensive work. Heavy machinery will be mobilised to restore connections with these villages as much as possible, and active efforts will resume immediately”, the PM said.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of ensuring that essential supplies reach affected communities.

“Additionally, we will need to stock up on supplies, including medications, food, and firewood for heating, and we will work according to a specific plan in this regard. Overall, there is a plan in place, the situation is difficult, and there are many challenges, but everything will be done to work as effectively as possible to resolve all problems”, Kobakhidze concluded.