Georgia is trying to recover from the floods – RIA Novosti

TBILISI, June 14 – RIA Novosti, Magee Kikaleyshvili. The Georgian authorities are struggling with the consequences of the disaster in Tbilisi, in which, according to latest figures, 12 people were killed, 24 are missing, destroyed almost the entire zoo.

Mourning in Georgia

Torrential rain and hail and wind lasted in Tbilisi on Sunday night a couple of hours, but it was enough to destroy buildings, flooding homes and the destruction of the zoo. From the bed of a small river came the Faith, which has managed to destroy the so-called new track and sink at a location nearby all the houses. Experts believe that another reason for the disaster was descended landslide blocked the gorge of the river Vere and thereby creating an artificial reservoir. According to the employees of Vake district administration without residential buildings were 266 people who moved to a safe place. By order of the Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili to all the affected families will get the compensation in the amount of 10,000 lari (about 4.5 thousand dollars).

In all district administrations wishing to bring clothes and food, which are transmitted affected residents of Tbilisi. Also created a special website, where they can write about them required assistance. The Minister of Finance of Georgia Nodar Khaduri said that the ministry will give those in need of the equipment department.

Garibashvili established emergency headquarters, which is coordinated by the Council for the management of crises and national security of the Georgian government. At a meeting of staff on Sunday, it was announced that June 15 will be considered in Georgia a day of mourning in memory of the victims of the floods. According to the Prime Minister, all the ministries connected with an individual plan to address the consequences of the disaster.

The dead, missing

For information about the number of dead residents changed throughout the day. According to the latest official figures, have become victims of disaster 12 people, 11 of them identified. At the same time, Georgian media more often write about the found new bodies.

The head of the Georgian Interior Ministry Vakhtang Gomelauri said that officially considered missing, 24 people and rescue services continue their intensive search.

Health Minister David Sergeenko said that the damage of varying severity were 37 people who were admitted to the hospital.

At the same time continued evacuation of people from the gorge of the river Vere and the surrounding area. Cleaning operations are conducted in 24-hour mode. Road traffic in Tbilisi half blocked until all the necessary work.

The tragedy at the zoo

The epicenter of the devastating floods has become Tbilisi zoo, killing several people. During the elements in place a lot of animals have died, and more than 30 behemoth predators, including lions, tigers, wolves, bears, ran out of the cages and wandered around the city. The administration of the zoo said that only in the zoo home to more than 600 inhabitants, and more than half of them were victims of disaster.

animals roam the city often eliminated employees of special services. This has caused concern of the administration and the residents of the city, as well as animal protection. Zoo Director Zurab Gurielidze said some of the escaped animals were eliminated commandos unnecessarily. According to him, it would require him to give an explanation about it.

The Tbilisi City Hall stated that the issue of transferring the zoo from the center of Tbilisi on the outskirts of the city moved into an active phase of consideration. This issue, the Georgian authorities are discussing more than one year.

Countries offer their help

element in Georgia was the main topic of the day throughout the world. Countries offer its humanitarian and material assistance.

The administration of Tbilisi zoo say that zoos in different countries offered assistance and they are grateful to them for that.

The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations Vladimir Puchkov has offered assistance to Georgia in the flood relief in the disaster area are ready to fly more than 100 rescuers with special equipment and equipment.

The European Commission (EC) proposed that EU assistance to Georgia in overcoming the consequences of flooding in Tbilisi.

“We are in contact with the Georgian authorities and stand ready to assist the country in connection with the disaster, which claimed the lives, caused serious damage to the infrastructure of the capital and disrupt key services,” – said in a statement.

About readiness to help in the aftermath of the floods claimed the US embassy in Georgia. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held during Sunday telephone conversation with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili has offered assistance to the Armenian side, and instructed the Minister of Territorial Administration and the Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan to continue cooperation with Georgian counterpart to provide appropriate assistance, if necessary.

The ex-president of Georgia, chairman of the Odessa State Administration Mikhail Saakashvili said that the Ukrainian emergency services are also ready to assist the Georgian authorities.

Damages

The amount of damage caused by the elements is still calculated, However, according to preliminary data, the damage is estimated at nearly $ 23 million.

Experts say that more severe flooding in modern history of Georgia with so many victims and the damage is not observed.