Social media users questioned whether adequate compensation was provided following the flooding in Makhachkala

Dagestan authorities promised to provide assistance to Makhachkala residents whose property was damaged by flooding, without disclosing the amount. Social media users expressed doubt that the compensation would cover the damage.

As reported by the " Caucasian Knot ," on September 19, heavy rain flooded parts of Makhachkala's streets, causing traffic jams. The mayor's office reported on the progress of storm drain cleaning, after which Telegram users stated that the authorities  should address  the causes of the regular flooding, not just its consequences.

Financial assistance will be provided to Makhachkala residents affected by flooding due to rains in September of this year, according to a meeting chaired by Dagestan Governor Sergei Melikov. The meeting discussed the aftermath of the heavy rainfall and measures to prevent similar emergencies in the future, the Dagestan Governor's administration's Telegram channel reported on October 8.

"The Makhachkala administration is currently assessing the damage and providing financial assistance to affected citizens. The city administration plans to make payments in stages," the meeting clarified.

Social media users reacted skeptically to the news of payments to victims. Specifically, the news was published by the Telegram channel "Atypical Makhachkala," which has over 242,000 subscribers. By 7:45 PM Moscow time, the post had garnered 25,000 views and 91 comments.

"They'll give you 3,000 and tell you to go and fix it," user 001 suggested .

"I wonder what the payout amount will be," 777 asked .

"They'll give 10,000 to those whose cars were sunk, as usual," wrote end .

"I wonder what the compensation will be. The administration usually promises one thing and pays another, saying the budget is limited," user Dissatisfied Face responded .

"The residents don't need your help, just build storm drains, they'll manage somehow without your help," kocaTka was indignant .

As a reminder, Makhachkala residents have repeatedly complained about non-functioning storm drains in the past. For example, in the summer of 2023, a video was published showing street flooding in Makhachkala during heavy rainfall. Local residents in the video addressed the head of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, who instructed the mayor's office to investigate the problem. According to Melikov, the flooding is related to  infrastructure issues .

Storm drains in Makhachkala  are unable to cope  with the effects of heavy rainfall and require phased reconstruction, Said Ninalalov, an activist with the "Our City" movement, stated in July 2023. The main reason for the constant flooding, according to him, is the lack of an up-to-date storm drainage network layout in Makhachkala.

Translated automatically via Google translate from https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/articles/416174