Heavy rain causes problems in the capital

Heavy rain created problems in Tbilisi yesterday. According to City Hall, streets and underpasses were flooded, trees were down, and power lines were damaged.

Citizens were posting videos and photos depicting the situation in Tbilisi throughout the night on social networks.

After 10 PM, the Emergency Situations Management Service released information that there had been no reports of injuries, and that the rescuers were mainly carrying out pumping work.

According to the head of the "Tbilservis Group", the drainage system was covered with leaves, pieces, waste, and polyethylene cans, which caused damming up of water, and they had to clean them by hand.