Deadly Floods in Russia – Deaths and Evacuations in Dagestan

Severe flooding hits Dagestan after torrential rains

At least five people have died and thousands have been forced to evacuate after intense rainfall triggered severe flooding in southern Russia.

The extreme weather impacted Dagestan, a region in the Caucasus, where villages and roads were rapidly submerged under rising floodwaters.

Videos shared on social media reveal the scale of destruction, showing entire communities overwhelmed by water.

Shocking footage from the regional capital Makhachkala shows part of a multi-story residential building collapsing due to the extreme conditions.

Floodwaters swept away vehicles, leading to the deaths of four people, including three children, according to authorities.

In addition, another fatality was reported after a landslide triggered by the heavy rains.

Authorities carried out mass evacuations as the situation quickly escalated.

Several water treatment facilities were forced to shut down due to power outages, worsening the crisis in affected areas.

Emergency services remain on high alert, continuing rescue operations as conditions remain unstable.

Meteorologists warn that additional rainfall is expected, raising concerns that flooding could intensify further in the coming hours.

Dagestan had already been hit by flooding earlier in the week, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

The region is now facing one of its most serious natural disasters in recent years.