MAKHACHKALA, April 10 – RIA Dagestan. Under the directive of Alexander Kurenkov, Head of Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), an augmented squad of rescue specialists has been mobilized to the Republic of Dagestan. This contingent comprises 100 experts from EMERCOM’s Don Rescue Center, equipped with 30 units of specialized emergency response machinery, strategically assigned to the districts most critically impacted by flooding.
Despite active intervention efforts, flood conditions persist as a significant operational challenge in six municipal districts. Cumulatively, flooding continues to affect 1,091 residential facilities, 1,146 household plots and 70 roadway segments across eight affected localities.
Restoration initiatives are in progress to reinstate electricity supply across three municipalities, while repair teams work diligently to recover gas services in two districts. Efforts to stabilize the potable water supply are underway in Karabudakhkentsky District.
EMERCOM response units, in collaboration with volunteer groups and community members, maintain ongoing support operations. These activities encompass comprehensive door-to-door assistance, facilitation of debris and floodwater clearance, distribution of essential provisions including food and water, as well as sanitation and decontamination of affected infrastructure.
Simultaneously, thorough damage assessments continue to quantify the adverse impacts resulting from the severe meteorological event, informing further recovery and mitigation strategies.