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Powerful hurricane left Georgian city of Rustavi without electricity and gas

Georgia Materials 5 July 2013 11:54 (UTC +04:00)

Georgia, Tbilisi, July 5 /Trend N.Kirtzkhalia /

Authorities of the Georgian city of Rustavi started counting the damages caused by an overnight hurricane.

Strong wind and rains with hail damaged infrastructure of Rustavi on the night of July 5.

Hurricane winds in the center of the city tore away the roofs of several buildings, including the roof of the post office building, brought down trees, damaged gas and power lines.

A number of streets and squares of the city were flooded and the traffic was blocked.

The greatest part of the city remains without electricity and gas so far.

Brigades of firefighters and rescuers, and other urban services are mobilized on-site.

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