A devastating landslide struck the georgia village of Kursebi, causing widespread destruction. On March 12, 2026, at approximately 04:00, a massive earth movement from the mountains leveled parts of the village, impacting homes and infrastructure. Remarkably, no injuries were reported as residents narrowly escaped the disaster.
People awoke, roused by frantic cries, and fled their homes, often in pyjamas, taking only essential items. The event echoes a previous deadly landslide at the Shovi resort in georgia, two years prior, which claimed 33 lives. More than ten houses in Kursebi were completely destroyed, with deep mud flows still prevalent.
Families were evacuated to hotels in Tkibuli and Kutaisi, and access to the village remains restricted due to police blockades. Residents are utilizing drones to assess the extent of the damage. The village, located near the Tskaltsitela river and a 15-20 minute drive from Kutaisi, houses approximately 800 families.
The landslide originated along the left bank of the river, particularly in the Zenubani area, with the Gogolashvili area as the main epicentre. It impacted the cemetery and a section of the Kutaisi–Tkibuli–Ambrolauri road, affecting up to 60 hectares. Khatia Berodze recounted the terrifying experience: “We had only minutes to run out of the house.” Her family’s home, including her father’s, was destroyed.
The sounds of the collapsing earth – roaring, rumbling, and cracking – were etched in her memory. Tamaz Kvirikashvili, a 94-year-old resident, also narrowly escaped, with his wooden house collapsing. Geologists have highlighted the vulnerability of georgia communities to hazards, and authorities are continuing to monitor the area.
The situation underscores the ongoing risks faced by residents in vulnerable regions.
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A catastrophic slide occurred in Georgia’s Kursebi settlement, resulting in extensive damage.