Residents of flooded areas of Dagestan await a response to their requests for assistance.

Authority representatives visited flood-damaged homes to assess the damage, and applications for assistance have been submitted, according to residents of the affected areas of Dagestan. Two social media users reported that despite the commission documenting the damage, they were refused payment.

As reported by Kavkazsky Uzel, water pumping is still ongoing in the flooded areas of Dagestan, according to local residents. They say volunteers are providing significant assistance. The task force has received more than 190,000 applications for various types of assistance from residents of flood-affected areas of Dagestan. 120 homes remain in the flooded zone.

Residents of flood-affected areas of Dagestan spoke about the situation in their communities and the assistance provided by authorities and volunteers. The survey is not representative and reflects only the personal opinions of those surveyed.

Volunteers continue to assist residents of flooded areas

In the Derbent district, where severe flooding was observed, damage assessment teams have begun work and are conducting door-to-door surveys, the municipal administration reported on its Telegram channel.

Mamedkala resident Ramiz told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that the flooding level in the village is decreasing, and representatives of various services and volunteers are working on the spot.

The situation in the village of Adilyotar in the Khasavyurt district has improved slightly, but many houses are still flooded. The necessary building materials have been delivered to the village, and volunteers are working, Ruslan previously told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

There is no longer any flooding in the Reduktorny village of Makhachkala, water and electricity supplies have been restored, and pumping water from flooded houses in the village of Karaman near Makhachkala continues, local residents reported.

In Mamedkala, residents were offered to build houses in other parts of the village.

On April 15, the head of the Derbent district, Elman Allahverdiyev, reported on his Telegram channel that he met with residents of several streets in the village of Mamedkala whose houses were damaged by flooding.

"During the dialogue, we discussed options for resettling people to safer and more favorable areas within the village of Mamedkala itself. Residents responded positively to the proposed measures, and we are beginning the next phase of village restoration work," Allahverdiyev said.

01:42 11.04.2026

Mamedkala residents report on the situation in the village after the flooding

Water remains in houses and plots in the village of Mamedkala, which was flooded after the dam broke, but in smaller quantities. Aid is arriving regularly, but mainly from volunteers.

Earlier, Mamedkala resident Nizarbek told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that his house cannot be restored after the flooding and will have to be demolished.

Authorities have promised to build new houses for those whose houses cannot be restored.

On April 17, he said he was temporarily living in a relative's house. A commission documented the condition of his flooded house. He filed a claim for compensation through the Multifunctional Center (MFC), and it is being processed.

"The authorities promised to build new houses for those whose houses are beyond repair. Some houses cannot be dried out and restored; they will have to be demolished. They showed me a proposed construction site near the vineyards," says Nizarbek.

The village is receiving a great deal of aid, the man noted.

"We don't even know where it comes from – the authorities or volunteers. There are points on almost every street, stocked with everything necessary – water, food, clothing," said Nizarbek.

Mamedkala resident Magaram told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that there are no problems receiving humanitarian aid in the village. His flooded house has partially dried out.

"Today, the Red Cross also joined in the house-drying efforts. They brought powerful electric cannons and are actively working," Magaram said, adding that he has filed a claim for compensation for the damages.

Water pumping continues in Adillotar

The Khasavyurt District Administration reported that emergency response efforts are ongoing in the village of Adillotar. "Volunteers are cleaning courtyards, streets, and surrounding areas, providing assistance to local residents," the municipality reported.

In the village of Adilyotar, there are still quite a few flooded houses, and work to pump out water and dry them out is actively underway, Ruslan told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent. In recent days, a large amount of humanitarian aid and equipment has been arriving in the village, he noted.

Acting Director of the North Caucasus-Dagenergo branch, Magomedshapi Shapiev, reported on his Telegram channel that residents of the flooded villages of Adilyotar, Kadyrotar, Tutlar, and Mamedkala will not pay for electricity until the situation stabilizes.

"A decision has been made to temporarily suspend the average monthly electricity bill for subscribers living in these settlements for the duration of restoration efforts and stabilization of the situation. "Furthermore, in cases of damage to external power grids and electricity meters due to flooding, restoration work will be organized by the Dagenergo branch, with the damaged equipment fully replaced at the company's expense," Shapiev said.

In the village of Karaman, the water has been almost completely pumped out thanks to the efforts of residents and the support of volunteers, Abdul told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

"The owner of a nearby gas station on the federal highway provided a ton of diesel fuel free of charge to fuel an excavator operating in the village. Local authorities have now joined in addressing the current issues. A damage assessment commission visited and conducted a door-to-door inspection." Residents have filed claims for compensation for the damages they suffered," he said.

A number of Telegram users have complained about payment denials.

00:44 April 17, 2026

Compensation amounts for home loss due to flooding in Dagestan announced

Payments to people who lost their homes as a result of the flooding in Dagestan will depend on family composition and total area standards.

On April 16, at a meeting of the emergency response headquarters, Dagestan Governor Sergey Melikov demanded that payments to those affected by the emergency be expedited, the regional governor's administration reported on its Telegram channel. According to the publication, 1,280 people have received payments.

"Those who suffered during the first stage—Makhachkala, Adilyotar—should all have already received one-time payments. Why hasn't everyone received them?" — Melikov is quoted as demanding that Labor Minister Magomed Kikhasurov radically change the situation by Monday.

Chernovik published a letter from a subscriber living in the Palmira neighborhood of Makhachkala on its Telegram channel.

“The water was knee-deep in my house on 4th Polyarnaya Street, and I suffered serious damage. I filed a claim for assistance for lost property. A commission inspected the house, compiled a report, and they have photos and video footage. Yesterday I received a response—a refusal of assistance,” the publication stated.

The refusal cites the fact that our street is not on the list of flooded areas. Although the water level in the house was half a meter,

In response, another Palmira resident, living in the Michurin quarter, 2nd Biologov Drive, reported that he had received a refusal from Gosuslugi for assistance regarding property loss due to flooding. "The refusal cites the fact that our street is not on the list of flooded areas, even though the water level at our house was half a meter. Our neighbors received a similar refusal. So, now we have to run around and demand payments? It would be interesting to see the list of those to whom the money was transferred," the subscriber wrote.

According to the "Caucasian Knot" weather service, today in Makhachkala there will be partly cloudy skies with no precipitation, with the next light rain expected during the day on April 21. The weather service is a partnership between the "Caucasian Knot" and Gismeteo. The service allows you to correct meteorological data for a more accurate forecast. The service is also available at light version and Caucasian Knot apps for Android and AndroidGO.

As a reminder, floods caused by heavy rains have been ongoing in the North Caucasus since the end of March, and they have become some of the most destructive in recent years. Dagestan and Chechnya suffered the most from the disaster, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Spring flooding in the North Caucasus - 2026".

21:58 14.04.2026

Alexey Gunya: Dagestan faces a new climate reality

Human economic activity has changed the climate and precipitation patterns, and existing infrastructure is inoperable under the new conditions, said Alexey Gunya, head of the Mountain Research Center at the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences, commenting on the flooding in Dagestan.

The Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences linked regular flooding in Dagestan to a combination of natural processes and anthropogenic impacts, which exacerbate the scale of natural disasters. In particular, development on river floodplains, deforestation, and ignoring water protection zones"literally multiply the consequences" of the flood, which under other conditions could have passed relatively calmly, noted Doctor of Geographical Sciences Alexey Gunya.

Dagestani analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" alsonamed ill-considered development of territories, natural factors, and the deplorable state of hydraulic structures among the reasons for the devastating flood. At the same time, they unanimously considered the contribution of volunteers in the fight against the consequences of the flood to be significant.

In particular, the flood caught residents of the Khasavyurt district by surprise, and people were forced to hastilyevacuate, abandoning their property, they said Villagers contacted the "Caucasian Knot." According to them, in the first hours, it was mostly fellow villagers who helped each other, and administration representatives showed up the next day. Residents of the Adilyotarsky Village Council lost 400 head of cattle, 360 head of small cattle, and nearly 30,000 poultry as a result of the flood.

The "Caucasian Knot" has compiled materials about flooding in the republics of the North Caucasus Federal District in the spring of 2026 on the thematic page "Flooding in the North Caucasus".