Tbilisi marks the second anniversary of the disastrous flood in Tbilisi, which claimed the lives of 21 people. JAMnews video (2016 year) describes tragedy that occurred in Tbilisi.
It was a real shock not only for Georgia, but for the whole world.
that’s the dire statistics as a result of the Vere River’s bursting its banks overnight on June 13:
20 people were killed
2 missing
154 families were left homeless
800 people were affected by flood
56 million GEL – the total loss
Washed away houses and vehicles, flooded zoo and wild animals in Tbilisi center.
A hippopotamus roaming the street in the vicinity of the overhead road got into the international media’s focus.
June 13 was undoubtedly the year’s most tragic day for Georgia.
- Posted on: June 13, 2017
- Posted in: News & Events