Several Russian ministers have been dispatched to the Dagestan region, which has been severely affected by floods that have killed at least six people and displaced thousands, while the situation remains critical after several days of bad weather.
Three members of the government have arrived on site to oversee the emergency response, according to Russian authorities. Among them is the Minister of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, who is in charge of coordinating relief operations in the disaster areas.
Floods, triggered by heavy and continuous rains since the end of last month, have submerged entire towns and villages, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. According to official figures reported by the Interfax news agency, approximately 6,200 people have been affected by the disaster.
Given the scale of the damage, the authorities decided to place the rescue operations under federal jurisdiction, thus allowing more human and material resources to be mobilized to deal with the emergency.
On the ground, rescue teams are distributing drinking water, heating equipment and essential supplies, while chainsaws are being used to clear debris and facilitate access to isolated areas.
Forecasters warn of continued severe weather, with more rain and strong winds expected, raising fears of a worsening situation in the coming days.
In this context, Russian authorities are trying to accelerate rescue operations and stabilize the situation, while the local population continues to face particularly difficult conditions.
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