At least a dozen people are dead and many more missing after severe flooding in the Georgia’s capital Tbilisi.<br /><br /> Heavy rain and strong winds turned a stream into a raging torrent. It badly damaged roads and buildings, everything in its path. <br /><br /> Homes have been left unrecognisable, with residents shocked and bewildered. <br /><br /> “In this small street alone, five people are dead. Three houses are completely washed out and everyone is affected,” said <br />Lamara Zumburidze.<br /><br /> “I can’t repair this damage on my own. I don’t know where to sit, where to lay, what to do.”<br /><br /> The city’s zoo was also engulfed. Tigers, lions, bears, wolves and a hippopotamus were among more than 30 animals that escaped. <br /><br /> Some were tranquilised or killed, but others were on the loose. <br /><br /> The flooding damage is estimated to run into millions of euros. <br /><br /> Monday has been declared a day of national mourning, to remember those who have lost their lives.
