Schoolchildren in the Stavropol Krai have switched to distance learning.

Schools and colleges in Stavropol have implemented distance learning for two days, and kindergartens have been switched to a free-attendance system. The change in operating format is due to the forecast for worsening weather.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," as a result of the flooding that occurred this spring, the buildings of five schools in Dagestan have been declared unfit for use. More than 1,200 schoolchildren in the republic have been transferred to distance learning.

On May 12 and 13, schools and vocational education institutions in Stavropol Krai switched to distance learning, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov announced late in the evening of May 11 on his Telegram channel.

Kindergartens are open for free attendance.

"We are switching schools and vocational education institutions to distance learning. Kindergartens are open for free attendance," he added.

The learning format has been changed "in light of the Ministry of Emergency Situations' warnings about dangerous weather conditions," the governor explained. "Thunderstorms, hailstorms, and squalls are forecast in the region until the end of the day on May 13. The risk of natural disaster-related emergencies is increasing. The region is on high alert for weather conditions," the publication states.

EMERCOM warns of possible flooding

According to the Stavropol Hydrometeorological Center, "dangerous meteorological phenomena are expected on May 12: heavy rains, downpours combined with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds of 20-25 m/s," the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations warned on its website on May 11.

There is a risk of emergencies

"There is a risk of emergencies and natural incidents of no greater than a local nature in the region, associated with flooding of low-lying areas in populated areas and on highways." "rainwater runoff, disruptions to drainage and stormwater systems, worsening traffic conditions, an increase in accidents, disruptions to transport, damage to communication lines and power lines, damage to roofs, loose structures, vehicles, billboards and trees, and disruption to life support systems," the publication says.

According to the Caucasian Knot weather service, moderate rain is expected in Stavropol today and tonight, as well as on May 13. No precipitation is forecast for the night of May 14. Wind speed today and on May 13 will not exceed 3 meters per second. The weather service is a partnership project between the Caucasian Knot and Gismeteo. The service allows you to correct meteorological data for a more accurate forecast. The service is also available in a light version and in Caucasian Knot apps for Android and AndroidGO.

As a reminder, the floods in the North Caucasus in late March and early April were among the most devastating in recent years. Six people, including three minors, died as a result of the flooding in Dagestan. Dagestan and Chechnya suffered the most from the disaster, according to the "Caucasian Knot" report "Spring flooding in the North Caucasus-2026".

Alexey Gunya: Dagestan is facing a new climate reality

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 increases the scale of natural disasters.

Dagestani analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" also named ill-considered development, natural factors, and the deplorable state of hydraulic structures among the reasons for the devastating flooding.

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".