Makhachkala: Severe flooding swept through parts of Russia’s Dagestan region, submerging towns and disrupting essential services. Heavy rainfall began on 27th March and continued until 29th March, raising fears of further flooding.
According to Viory, regional head Sergei Melikov said utility services had spent several days preparing for the weather, including clearing storm drains, but warned the situation had exceeded expectations. Authorities reported that intense rainfall eroded riverbanks along the Cherkes-Ozen and Tarnairka rivers, worsening conditions in Makhachkala.
The regional Ministry of Energy and Tariffs reported that power infrastructure was damaged in around 50 settlements, leaving more than 60,000 people without electricity.