Stories from Makhachkala · Russia

A 400 billion ruble agreement was signed during the Caucasus Investment Forum, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The two-day event gathered 3,000 participants from 27 countries. Construction has also commenced on the first of its kind in the Republic of Adygea. The forum included discussions on natural materials and credit payment deferrals available until late December 2026.

A federal-level emergency has been declared in the Dagestan region following severe flooding. Payments for those affected by the natural disaster are ongoing, according to the Ministry. Emergency services in Dagestan reported that 6 people died due to flooding. The floods have affected over 6,200 people and submerged 9,825 residential homes. An additional 7,126 homes were identified as damaged. In Chechnya, bad weather has damaged over 3,000 homes. Over 6,200 people have suffered consequences from the flooding. The source noted these figures as the latest data available. Flooding in Dagestan has resulted in at least 6 deaths and left thousands of homes submerged. Magomet Mazanov arrived from the Far East in early April on behalf of Putin to assist with flood relief efforts.

A government commission has established a federal emergency regime in Dagestan to manage the aftermath of heavy rainfall. The statement addressed the need to assist those affected by the recent flooding. Representatives of the People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan proposed Feodor Shchukin, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, to Vladimir Putin as the candidate for the new head of the republic. The meeting also addressed the elimination of bureaucratic barriers within the republic. The President called for a reduction in these administrative obstacles. According to RIA Novosti, the individual previously worked as a justice of the peace and chairman of the Semenovsky District Court in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Political observer Andrey Gusey commented on the departure of Sergey Melikov from the head of the republic post. The decision was reported in Moscow.

Specialists in Dagestan have introduced enhanced laboratory controls for drinking water to prevent an epidemic following large-scale flooding. Anna Popova, head of the service, reported that emergency vaccinations against Hepatitis A were also conducted in flooded areas.

The Makhachkala administration has named more than 750 streets and areas to be included in the flood zone following recent heavy rains. Officials stated the expansion is necessary to protect resident rights and facilitate required support measures. Heavy rains in late March and early April caused large-scale flooding in Dagestan, leading to submersions and system disruptions. The decision aims to facilitate ongoing recovery work in the affected areas. The city mayor's office reported the decision is necessary for continued protection of residents' rights and the implementation of required measures. The expansion follows previous flooding events in the region.

A natural disaster has occurred in Dagestan, according to a report from Komsomolskaya Pravda. The event may have been exacerbated by negligence. Law enforcement agencies are expected to provide an assessment of the situation in the near future.

The Dagestan regional branch of the Russian Red Cross, supported by the national organization, has organized a humanitarian aid drive for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pavel Savchuk of the Russian Red Cross stated that attacks on humanitarian workers, transport, and medical facilities are unacceptable under the Geneva Conventions. The collected aid has been directed to the Iranian society. This marks the first flight from the Iranian capital since February 26, according to RIA Novosti. Pavel Savchuk reported that 500 units of humanitarian aid have been collected and dispatched.

Victims of recent flooding in Dagestan have received payments totaling more than 345 million rubles. Heavy precipitation caused mass flooding in Dagestan during late March and early April. The floods disrupted water supply and power systems in the region. Vladimir Putin has called for the removal of bureaucratic obstacles regarding the payment of compensation to individuals affected by flooding in Dagestan. The goal is to streamline the process for those who can prove the affected area was their primary residence. More than 240,000 applications for flood relief have been submitted to the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Dagestan. Only 11,000 flood victims have received compensation so far. Local authorities reported that there are currently no flooded houses or private plots in the Republic.

Three people were killed and 45 others were injured in coordinated attacks in Dagestan. The Malian military hierarchy was also reportedly killed in sophisticated attacks. The Malian government has remained silent on the coordinated jihadist attacks. The nature of the attacks and the perpetrators remain unclear. Attacks in Dagestan have resulted in three fatalities and left 45 individuals injured. No new details provided in the transcript. The incidents occurred in Makhachkala and Diyarbakır.

Unusual spring snowfalls have led to problems with the storm drainage system in Dagestan. Specialists noted that current regulations are significantly outdated, four times behind current needs. These extreme rain and snow events were not previously common.