The state of emergency due to flooding has been extended to seven municipalities in Dagestan.

The head of Dagestan declared a state of emergency due to flooding in Buynaksk, Dagestanskiye Ogni, Kaspiysk, Khasavyurt, and three other districts of the republic.

As reported by "Kavkazsky Uzel, rains and strong winds caused power outages in Dagestan, leaving more than 327,000 residents in 283 settlements without power. A state of high alert was declared in the republic on March 28, and a state of emergency was declared in Makhachkala. Makhachkala residents complained of problems with electricity and water supplies, transportation accessibility, and a lack of communication with emergency services. Residential buildings, appliances, furniture, and cars were damaged due to the flooding. This afternoon, six streets in Makhachkala remained flooded, and 320 people were evacuated.

The regional emergency regime has been extended to eight municipalities in Dagestan, including Makhachkala. The corresponding decree was signed by the head of the republic, Sergei Melikov.

A state of emergency has been declared in four cities, in addition to the capital: Buynaksk, Dagestanskiye Ogni, Kaspiysk, and Khasavyurt. A state of emergency is also in effect in the Khasavyurt, Karabudakhkent, and Derbent districts, the press service of the head of Dagestan reported.

According to authorities, the "most difficult situation" remains in Makhachkala, Buynaksk, and the Khasavyurt district as a result of the severe weather. In addition to flooding, landslides, rockfalls, and road and bridge destruction have been reported in the affected cities and districts, according to the head of the administration's Telegram channel.

The Dagestan Highway Administration urged residents of Dagestan not to travel to mountainous areas where landslides and avalanches have occurred amid flooding. Ten sections of roads remain completely closed to traffic, another 16 are restricted, and detours have been established for four sections.

Melikov added that an assessment of the damage caused by the disaster began today in Dagestan. The results of this assessment will determine the amount of assistance provided to the victims. According to the Regional Control Center (RCC), over the past two days, more than 3,600 residents of Dagestan have called emergency services due to flooding.

Within 24 hours, water receded from 544 flooded residential buildings, 698 garden plots, and 120 road sections. 235 houses, 550 plots, and 10 road sections remain flooded, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.