The owners of the Desert Fish market in Tbilisi announced the temporary closure of the facility due to mass gatherings during a festival, following a communal accident. The market's community administration stated that the closure was necessary because of the large number of visitors and the resulting strain on the infrastructure. The company 'Tbilisi Mall' confirmed that the festival attracted a significant number of visitors, creating a surge in demand and necessitating the temporary shutdown to ensure safety and proper management of the site.