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Landslide in Baghdad – 4 bodies found

Georgia Inform — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:31:49 +0000

In the village of Nergeti, Bagdat region, a tragedy occurred due to landslide processes caused by heavy rains. As a result of the collapse of the earth, four people were killed in four destroyed residential buildings. Rescuers continue to work at the scene and are searching for another person. After a landslide in Baghdati, the bodies of 4 people were found.

The Baghdati landslide affected a wide area – 4 houses washed away

The Baghdati landslide affected a wide area and four houses were completely destroyed

Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze stressed that the landslide in Baghdati affected a wide area and four houses were completely destroyed. A search for ten people was initially announced, but so far only one survivor has been found. All available means and equipment are used in the work of rescuers.

Further precipitation is expected in Georgia until February 8, 2024

According to the National Environmental Protection Agency, further precipitation is expected in Georgia until February 8, which could worsen the situation. Avalanches and landslides caused by rains also claimed lives in the highlands of Adjara on February 6. One family lost their home in the village Thilwana Khulo, and in the village of Tsaniaris Kedi, junior police inspector Temur Baramidze died.

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A new category of hurricane strength is already needed

Georgia Inform — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:17:19 +0000

According to the latest study, hurricanes are becoming so powerful due to the climate crisis that scientists are proposing a new category 6 to classify the so-called “mega hurricanes”. In recent decades, five hurricanes would have exhibited strength consistent with this new category, with winds exceeding 309 kilometers per hour (192 mph). These “mega hurricane” are becoming more likely due to global warming caused by climate change and the burning of fossil fuels.

Climatologists propose introducing a new category 6 for classification “mega hurricanes”

Michael Wehner, scientist from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory USA, emphasized that the 192 mph wind speed is faster than most Ferraris, and proposed a new category along with another researcher, James Caussin of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They believe that being caught in such a hurricane would be extremely dangerous and destructive.

A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences proposes an expansion of the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, created in the early 1970s. The hurricane strength scale was developed by Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson, director of the US National Hurricane Center. On this scale, hurricanes are classified by their maximum wind speed.

Category 5 hurricanes – Katrina and Maria, no longer the most powerful

Category 5 hurricanes such as Hurricanes Katrina and Maria caused enormous damage, but a new study argues that there are even more extreme storms that require their own category. Hurricanes such as Typhoon Haiyan and Hurricane “Patricia”, made possible by climate change.

Category 6 hurricanes have not yet been observed

While Category 6 hurricanes have not yet been observed in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico or anywhere else, researchers say the conditions for them exist and stress the importance of raising awareness about climate change and its impact on major hurricanes.

The strength of hurricanes may be influenced by the El Niño effect

The strength of hurricanes can be influenced by the El Niño effect. El Niño, a meteorological phenomenon that occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean, has a significant impact on hurricane activity in various regions of the world. El Niño changes ocean surface temperature patterns and atmospheric conditions, which in turn influences the formation of hurricanes.

In the Black Sea, hurricanes are becoming more destructive

At the end of November, a devastating hurricane hit Batumi and the entire Black Sea coast. The resorts of Adjara were heavily damaged by this hurricane. Climatologists warn that the severity of hurricanes in the Black Sea will increase as greenhouse gases increase in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Rains in Adjara – two people died

Georgia Inform — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:32:24 +0000

The recent heavy rains in Adjara brought with them not only floods, but also landslides, leaving behind sad consequences. The disaster left two people dead and many homes and roads severely damaged.

In the village of Tsoniarisi, in the territory of the Keda municipality (mountainous Adjara), a policeman became the victim of a landslide. A landslide hit a law enforcement officer’s house from the mountainside, resulting in the death of the policeman. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in Adjara on February 05-06, 2024. Another tragedy occurred in the village of Thilvana (Khulo), where a woman aged 60 died under the rubble of an avalanche.

The consequences of rains in Adjara are felt in many areas

The latest rains in Adjara have been felt in many areas: landslides have damaged houses, roads, and disrupted the operation of power lines. The Department of Highways is actively working to clear roads to ensure safe traffic on the region's roads.

The mountainous terrain of Adjara faced heavy snowfall, which reached a height of up to 2 meters in some settlements of the Khulo municipality. Power and internet blackouts left some areas isolated and schools were forced to temporarily close classes.

In the village of Kvemo Thilvana, an avalanche demolished a residential building

In the village Quemo Thilvana an avalanche demolished a residential building where a 60-year-old woman was located. Her death was another poignant reminder of the destructive power of natural disasters that can cause serious damage to human life and property. Authorities continue to work to help those affected by rains in Adjara and mudflows and avalanches in mountainous areas.

How often do mudflows and heavy rains occur in Adjara?

Mudflows and rains in Adjara, as in other mountainous regions, can occur depending on climatic conditions and seasonal changes. But this frequency is affected by global climate change. In winter, when the snow cover reaches several meters, sudden warming can occur, which leads to extreme floods.

During heavy rains, especially in spring and autumn, when dense snow begins to melt, the likelihood of showers and mudflows increases. These natural disasters can be caused by various factors, including intense rainfall, changes in terrain, and the geology of the region.

Although such events are not uncommon in mountainous areas, they tend to occur in specific areas and may be associated with specific weather conditions. However, the magnitude and intensity of rains and mudflows in Adjara can vary, and increasingly they lead to serious consequences for the lives and property of residents of mountainous areas.

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