Chkhorotsku Municipality Takes Action in Severe Windstorm

 Chkhorotsku Municipality, Georgia: In response to the recent natural disaster, Mayor Dato Gogua of Chkhorotsku Municipality convened a critical meeting with city officials and representatives. 

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Mayor Gocha Chikovani, Deputy Mayor Valery Todua, Sakrebulo faction “Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia” and representatives of the relevant services of the City Hall.

They focused on the calamitous windstorm that struck the region on February 5-6, 2024.

The storm wreaked havoc across Chkhorotsku, left numerous residential structures roofless, disrupted power lines, and uprooted trees, causing widespread distress among the populace. In light of these events, the meeting’s agenda centered on the elimination of the disaster’s consequences and the implementation of measures to support the affected families.

It was announced that, following the Commission’s decision, all 167 families impacted by the natural disaster are slated to receive financial assistance. The process for transferring funds to these families is expected to commence shortly. Additionally, the potential closure of two multi-story buildings on Chavchavadze Street is under consideration as a safety precaution.

The meeting also served as a platform for discussing other pressing matters facing the municipality. The concerted efforts of the local government underscore their commitment to a swift and comprehensive recovery, ensuring that the needs of the community are met during this challenging time.

Chkhorotsku Municipality

Chkhorotsku Municipality is a district of Georgia, in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. Its main town is Chkhorotsku. It is functioning as the administrative center of the homonymous district. Its population was 3,141 as of 2014.

Chkhorotsku municipality is located in the extreme northern part of western Georgia, in the Samegrelo – Zemo Svaneti region. Its administrative center is Daba Chkhorotsku. It is bordered by Martvili municipality to the east, Tsalenjikha to the west, Zugdidi to the southwest, Mestia and Lentekhi to the north, and Senaki and Khobi municipalities to the south.