In the center of the city, a fence near a building under construction collapsed on passersby, gusts of wind knocked people off their feet. The Batumi rescue service received dozens of calls about torn roofs of houses and fallen trees. Traffic was paralyzed on Fridon Khalvashi Avenue, where the hurricane downed evergreen eucalyptus trees, local media reported.
Residents of the place say on social networks that they do not remember such a strong hurricane in recent decades. Information about the victims is specified. A young man died in his car in the Black Sea resort town of Kobuleti after a tree fell on his car, Adjarian TV reported.
By a lucky chance, thousands of fans who watched the Euro 2024 qualifying round match between the teams of Georgia and Norway at the Adjarabet Arena stadium in Batumi were not injured. Strong winds in the parking lot around the stadium tore off fences and damaged cars, Sputnik-Georgia reports. According to weather forecasts, this bad weather in western Georgia will last several more days. A 4-5 magnitude storm is expected at sea.
