Hailstorm Hits Villages in Kakheti

Five villages in Georgia’s wine-making region Kakheti – Artana, Napareuli, Gulgula, Vardisubani and Kurdgelauri were affected by a hailstorm last night.

As reported by Georgian media, the hail destroyed vineyards and vegetable gardens.

Locals say the hailstorm lasted for 20 minutes and completely destroyed their grape harvest and vineyards.

Telavi Municipality Board reports the exact amount of damage is still unknown and a special commission was set up to calculate the loss.

By Thea Morrison

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26 September 2017 08:03