Heavy rains cause floods in Western Georgia

Severe floods have affected several regions of Western Georgia. As a result of heavy rains settlements have been flooded in the Zugdidski and Khobski regions, where a dam has burst. Georgia Online reports that a minibus driver was killed when his vehicle was swept away by the waters. Damage to buildings and cattle was reported. Rescue services have been deployed with special equipment and specialist brigades are attempting to repair the dam.