Floods have occurred in Dagestan, Russia, resulting in 3 deaths.

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-07T02:32:23+00:00

On April 5th local time, the flooding in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, continues to rage, resulting in 3 deaths. The flood caused the Gekuhe Reservoir dam in the Gerbint District to breach, with over 5,000 people evacuated, 2,000 homes flooded, and more than 327k people experiencing power outages. A residential building in the capital city of Makhachkala collapsed due to floodwaters. Currently, the Republic of Dagestan has declared a state of emergency. (CCTV News)

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2026-04-07 02:32:23

On April 5 local time, flooding continued to wreak havoc in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, leaving 3 people dead. The flood caused the Zheykh Reservoir dam in the Derbent District to breach; more than 5,000 people have been evacuated, 2,000 homes have been inundated, and over 327k people are without power. A residential building in Makhachkala, the capital, collapsed after floodwaters surged in. At present, the Republic of Dagestan has announced an emergency state. (CCTV News)

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