Dagestan: Number of Flooded Homes Declines, State of Emergency Remains

Over the past 24 hours, the number of flooded residential buildings in Dagestan has decreased from 516 to 508, according to the regional office of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Currently, 508 residential buildings remain flooded in five municipalities of the republic, across seven populated areas. Additionally, 528 garden plots and 45 sections of roads are underwater. Temporary accommodation has been organized to provide assistance to the victims. 541 people, including 178 children, are staying there.

Severe flooding caused by heavy rains has been observed in the North Caucasus, particularly in Dagestan, since late March. Approximately 1.5 million residents of Dagestan were in the flood zone. Six people, including three minors, died as a result of the flooding. On April 9, the state of emergency in the republic was raised from the regional to the federal level.

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