In Oni municipality, in the disaster zone, rescuers are conducting search operations consecutively both in the epicenter of the disaster as well as in the beds of Rioni and Chanchakhi rivers.

“In fact, we have already searched the entire area in the epicenter of the disaster. There are several hundred square meters of territory left, which heavy equipment could not enter, and we will be working in this direction tonight.

We are planning to advance heavy equipment into the river bed, which was not possible before due to the soil.

You’re aware that the search operation of the 54-kilometer section in the valleys of Rioni and Chanchakha rivers is underway, both by the swimming means of transport as well as K-9 unit experts. Also, firemen and rescuers are moving on foot in the river beds and monitoring is underway together with the employees of the Ministry of Defense.

As for the data, unfortunately, there is no change. 26 bodies have been found so far. 7 people are missing. We are waiting for DNA answers on several people”, - said Temur Mghebrishvili, the Head of the Emergency Situations Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.