Prime Minister says death toll has reached 7 in disaster zone

According to Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, the bodies of 7 people were found in the disaster zone in Racha.

He expressed his condolences to the family members of the deceased.

"I would like to express my deep sorrow and offer my condolences to the families of our citizens who unfortunately died in this tragedy. Once again I share their grief, this is a very heavy tragedy and the whole nation is united around this big tragedy. I heard the information from the operational headquarters, which was created yesterday, more than 400 rescuers were sent, they started working, 210 of our citizens were evacuated unharmed. Our police, our rescue service had a maximum mobilization on the site. None of our citizens who remained in the disaster zone has been left without attention and 210 citizens were evacuated unharmed. I want to thank the hero rescuers. Unfortunately, at this moment, 7 dead bodies have been found, the situation is very serious. More than 30 are still missing, but let's wait for the results. Active works are going on," said the Prime Minister.