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Three dead as a result of heavy rains and floods in southern Russia


I wanted Floodscaused by precipitation Heavy rainwith three people in Southern Russia, according to what the Ministry of Emergencies announced on Monday, confirming that 4,000 people had been evacuated, while search and rescue efforts continued.

Videos on social media showed villages and highways flooded with water and overturned vehicles in the Russian Republic of Dagestan in the Caucasus Mountains.

A multi-storey house partially collapsed in the regional capital, Makhachkala.

Rain Heavy

The Ministry said "Water levels rose after heavy rains, causing more flooding in streets and residential areas".

I mentioned that "Unfortunately, two people were killed, including a child" The water flooded a highway and led to two cars overturning. She added that another person was killed in a landslide.

Power outages

Some water purification plants in the region had to be stopped due to power outages, according to local authorities.

The ministry explained that thousands of rescue personnel are continuing to work in light of expectations of heavy rains.

Dagestan witnessed major floods last week that caused widespread power outages and forced the authorities to… Declaring a regional emergency.

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