Georgia to expand natural disaster early warning systems

Georgia is expanding its natural disaster early warning capabilities as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s resilience to climate-related hazards.

New warning systems are expected to be introduced over the next year in the regions of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Mtskheta-Mtianti and Kakheti, Caliber.Az reports per Georgian media.

With support from international experts, authorities have also completed part of a program to identify potential natural hazards affecting Georgia’s glaciers.

Georgia launched a large-scale, seven-year programme in 2018 aimed at reducing the risks of disasters linked to climate change. The project has a budget of 74 million lari, equivalent to approximately $28.3 million.

The initiative is intended to improve monitoring, strengthen early warning mechanisms and help authorities respond more effectively to natural disasters.

By Sabina Mammadli