There is no danger of repeated floods in Racha region in this period
Geology
The specialists of the National Environment Agency of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia are studying the causes of the natural disasters that took place on July 28-29 in Oni Municipality.
According to preliminary estimates, the natural disasters were caused by natural factors. Abundant atmospheric precipitation and the accompanying intense melting of glaciers along the Oni, Utsera, Shovi, Glola, and Ghebi sections of the river. Caused the Rioni and its tributaries to swell.
During the disaster, the amount of precipitation in 12 hours reached 84 mm; According to Shovi meteorological station, water consumption in st. At 507 mW / s.
At this point, the river. There is a significant decrease in water level in the Rioni basin. According to the initial assessment, no water floods have been recorded in the disaster zone, which does not pose a risk of repeated floods at this time.
The agency's team of specialists remains on the scene and continuously monitors the ongoing process. Specialists will prepare recommendations for appropriate preventive measures.
