National Environment Agency: According to the recommendation of geologists, the bed of the ravine adjacent to the Shio mghvime monastery will be cleaned so that the bed doesn't hinder expected further flow

Geologists of the National Environment Agency are continuing to study the rock mass collapse processes developed in the vicinity of the Shio mghvime monastery. The National Environment Agency disseminates information in this regard.

As the deputy head of the Geology Department, Otar Kurtsikidze, noted, in the first stage, cleaning works of the bed of the ravine will be carried out.

"It should be noted that a relatively large amount of ground mass collapsed in the vicinity of the monastery complex, however, the collapsed mass did not directly reach the territory of the monastery.

According to the recommendation given by the representatives of the Department of Geology, it is important to carry out the cleaning works of the bed of the ravine at the first stage, so that the said bed doesn't hinder the expected further flow," said the Deputy Head of the Department of Geology, Otar Kurtsikidze, who was on the spot with a group of geologists.

Also, according to the recommendation of specialists, it is necessary to limit the movement of visitors and pilgrims in the vicinity of the ravine on the territory of the monastery.

At this stage, specialists are preparing a report, which will be sent to the relevant agencies upon completion.