At least nine people are reported dead as a result of torrential flooding in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.

Heavy rain caused a river in the city to burst its banks, sweeping away buildings and cars and causing devastation amounting to millions of euros.

A city official said dozens of families remain homeless as their houses were destroyed or damaged by the floods.

Another danger is that the floodwaters damaged cages at the zoo, setting many animals free.

The authorities are now