Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

February 07, 2024: In a tragic turn of events, a massive landslide struck the village of Negreti in western Georgia, claiming the lives of at least four individuals overnight. The disaster, which occurred on February 7, has left five people still missing as more than 200 rescue workers tirelessly comb through the debris in search of survivors. The landslide, described as massive by Georgian authorities, buried four houses under a deluge of mud and debris. The Interior Ministry has reported that the search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with hopes of finding the missing individuals alive. The incident highlights the vulnerability of communities in landslide-prone areas and the importance of preparedness and early warning systems. The Georgian government has pledged full support for the rescue operations and has urged residents in at-risk areas to remain vigilant.

Heavy flooding in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, has claimed lives of at least 12 people and left 24 others missing. Floodwaters damaged the city's zoo and set many of the animals free. Tigers, lions, bears, wolves and a hippo escaped their enclosures.

Landslide in Georgia has claimed life of a person and buried 500 sheep and 40 cows. Landslide disaster hit Khone village, in Khevsureti region on Tuesday, Democracy & Freedom Watch reported.

Wild hailstorms have caused heavy damage to agricultural crops in eight villages in Akhmeta in Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. Hailstorm damage have been found extensive in Ashkhnis Velebi, Akhshani, Arashenda, Chabinaani, Khorkheli, Zemo Khodasheni, Ozhio and Atskhuri, Democracy & Freedom Watch has written quoting Kakheti Information Center. The hailstorms which lasted for 20 minutes have damaged 80 percent of vineyards in Akhmeta, local government official said. Detail hail storm damage report is yet to come. Hailstorm caused heavy damage in eastern Georgia in April 2013 too. Original post: Natural Disasters List June 22, 2013

M 5.2 moderate earthquake hits Georgia, The Seismic Monitoring Centre of Georgia (SMC) reported. According to The Seismic Monitoring Centre of Georgia, the quake's epicenter was located 53 km NE of Sokhumi, Georgia. It was 6.1 miles deep. Tremor was well felt by the people of Tqvarch'eli, Sokhumi and Och'amch'ire. No damage or injuries have been reported. 09:51 UTC (local time 2013-05-28 04:09 @ epicenter) Epicenter Location 27 km (17mi) SSW of Teberda, Russia 42 km (26mi) N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia 55 km (34mi) ENE of Sokhumi, Georgia 57 km (35mi) NNE of Och'amch'ire, Georgia 315 km (196mi) NW of Tbilisi, Georgia Original post: Natural Disasters List May 28, 2013

Recent hail storms in Georgia have caused extensive damage in Tsinandali, Kisiskhevi and Kondoli area. Hail storms lasted for 20 minutes in Ruispiri in eastern Georgia, Information Center of Kakheti reports. Hails have left 7-8 cm thick layer on some places, DF Watch mentions. Detail hail storm damage report is yet to come. Hail storms in Georgia last summer damaged thousands houses in Kakheti region. Flash floods and hailstorms damage cost 150 million GEL. Original post: Natural Disasters List April 11, 2013