Torrential downpours inundate numerous roads in Batumi
Heavy Flooding Hits Batumi: Residents Call for Assistance
A deluge of rain has caused significant flooding in the coastal city of Batumi, Georgia, leaving residents calling for further assistance from local authorities.
On August 9, 2025, the city experienced intense rainfall, resulting in severe flooding, particularly in the Chaobi settlement. Multiple streets, yards, and basements were inundated, causing widespread traffic disruptions.
Images captured by IPN show the heavy rain in Batumi, with water submerging residential yards and streets (Image source: IPN). The floodwaters have not yet receded, and traffic disruptions persist.
The Chaobi settlement, one of the hardest-hit areas, is still grappling with the aftermath of the flood. Water has entered not only the yards of residential buildings but also their basements.
As the heavy rain is expected to continue for the remainder of the day, there are concerns that the flood situation may worsen. Residents are urgently calling on local authorities for assistance to manage the ongoing crisis.
However, as of the current date, there is no publicly accessible information about specific relief efforts or assistance provided in response to the flooding. The reports primarily focus on the impact of the flood on the city, with details about response measures yet to be reported.
Despite the challenging situation, the resilience of the Batumi community shines through, as they face the flood together, hoping for swift and effective aid from their local authorities.
[1] Georgian Times [2] Agenda.ge [3] Civil.ge [4] IPN [5] BBC News
The weather forecast for the rest of the day in Batumi warns of continued heavy rain, causing concerns that the ongoing flood situation may worsen.
In an effort to manage the crisis more effectively, residents of Batumi are appealing to local weather-forecasting agencies for timely and accurate updates regarding the expected rainfall.
