Devastating Flood in Dagestan, Russia! Dam and Buildings Collapsed in Makhachkala & Derbent


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On Sunday, April 5, Russia’s Republic of Dagestan experienced its second major flood disaster in a week. The collapse of the Gedzhukh Dam in the Derbent region led to mass evacuations in many villages, particularly Mamedkala. Three people were killed and more than 20 were injured. In the capital, Makhachkala, a building collapsed, forcing 300 people to evacuate their homes. In Khasavyurt, bridges were destroyed, leaving more than 50 settlements cut off from the outside world. Over 327,000 people were left without electricity. Rain is expected to continue in the region.

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  1. This is the second flood in this region in recent times, if I’m not mistaken.

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