Georgia’s environmental program for forecasting, assessment, prevention and monitoring had used only 41% of its annual budget in the first seven months of 2026, leaving GEL 20 million unspent, MP Vika Pilpani said during a joint parliamentary committee session. She asked how many hydrometeorological and geological monitoring stations had been planned and installed, and what targets are set for 2027.
Deputy Minister Zurab Ezugbaia said early warning systems remain a key priority and that funding shortages have not hindered their development. More than 300 stations and observation posts are already operating nationwide, including over 200 primary monitoring stations. He stressed that the system also requires centralized data processing, analysis and digital tools.
Authorities are integrating the monitoring network with regional and international meteorological systems, while public alerts are delivered through mobile applications and notifications. Monitoring will continue in 2027, focusing on areas with the highest disaster risks.
Plans for next year include drone-based aerial surveys to improve monitoring accuracy and the expansion of the National Environmental Agency’s regional infrastructure through a new office in Kutaisi to strengthen monitoring capacity in western Georgia.
