Makhachkala residents reported damage from flooding.

Houses in Makhachkala were flooded, damaging appliances, furniture, and cars. Residents reported that flooding during rains has been a persistent problem for years.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," more than 20 private homes in Makhachkala were flooded as a result of the rain, and rescuers evacuated 80 adults and three children. The rising water level on one street was due to clogged drainage, the Ministry of Emergency Situations stated, following a report from the head of Dagestan on the proactive clearing of storm drains. A state of emergency has been declared in Makhachkala.

A state of heightened readiness has been declared in Dagestan. The decision was made at a meeting of the emergency response headquarters, which was held in Makhachkala under the leadership of regional governor Sergei Melikov.

The Unified Water Supply Operator reported on its Telegram channel that power was outaged at the Vuzovskoye Ozero pumping station and the Khushetsky treatment plant due to adverse weather conditions. As a result, some areas of the city may experience interruptions and temporary water supply outages.

In Makhachkala, the Makhachkala 110, Vostochnaya, and Primorskaya substations were flooded due to heavy rains, according to a statement from Dagenergo.

Makhachkala residents told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent about the problems they faced as a result of the disaster.

"In the village of Novy Kyakhulai, many private homes were flooded; it's impossible to walk or drive through the streets," said Rashid.

"On Zarechnaya Street, torrents of water swept away fences and cars, houses were flooded, and furniture and appliances were damaged. We don't know what to do next." "There's a bus station nearby, and people couldn't leave Makhachkala," said Aishat.

"There's another flood in the Reduktorny settlement of Makhachkala. My nephew's car stalled and sank." "Every year, water accumulates in this area after the rains. For years, the authorities have been promising to solve the problem, but nothing happens," says Ruslan.

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Said Amirov and his family have been charged A lawsuit for two billion rubles.

The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has filed a 2.1 billion ruble anti-corruption lawsuit in the Makhachkala court against the city's former mayor, Said Amirov, and his 18 relatives.

The Telegram channel "EMERCOM (Makhach, What Happened?)" reported today that construction of the sewer began under Said Amirov (the former mayor of Makhachkala, sentenced to life, led the city from 1998 to 2013 - ed. "Caucasian Knot").

"They poured billions of rubles into it, abandoned it halfway through, and now, essentially, that money has flown into this same unfinished sewer. Under Salman Dadaev (Mayor of Makhachkala from 2019 to 2022 - Caucasian Knot), a stormwater drainage project was launched. The sewer on Beybulatov Street was repaired, pipes were purchased, trenches were dug, and all that remained was to connect them, bury them, and commission them. As a result, a project that had passed all the tenders and state assessments, a project for which funds had already been allocated, was suddenly, with the stroke of a pen, thrown into the trash by the next administration, with the funds being reallocated to other needs," the publication states.

The Telegram channel of the organization "Housing and Utilities Monitor" notes that they have been suing the Makhachkala administration since last year to recover damages for victims of other emergencies. A procedure for dealing with similar situations is provided for people. If your home or car is flooded due to heavy rain, you should file a report with the Makhachkala administration's emergency department. A commission will be appointed to assess the damage and draw up a report.

"The administration will determine the procedure for voluntary compensation. If they refuse voluntary compensation, you will retain the report. You can use it to file a lawsuit and recover damages through legal means," the publication states.

As a reminder, in September 2025, heavy rains led to flooded substations and power outages in Makhachkala. Food spoiled in de-energized refrigerators, and cooking became difficult in apartments with electric stoves. Makhachkala residents have the right to demand compensation for damage caused by street flooding and extended power outages, lawyers have indicated.

Dagestan authorities promised financial assistance to Makhachkala residents whose property was damaged by flooding, but did not disclose the amount of assistance. Makhachkala residents paid 28,000-30,000 rubles for the towing and repair of flooded cars, while authorities paid only 10,000 for property damage. Lawyers noted that car owners have the right to go to court to demand compensation from the mayor's office, which failed to ensure safe traffic on the roads.

Unresolved problems in the housing and utilities sector are a factor in the growth of protest activity in Dagestan, Sergei Bachurin, head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the North Caucasus Federal District, stated on January 19. Residents of Makhachkala agreed with his opinion. "Problems with water, electricity, heating, and tariffs are not just household inconveniences, but a trigger for increased social tension, which leads to increased protest activity," noted Rasul Asad, author of the Telegram channel "Ask Rasul."

During his direct line on November 27, 2025, Sergei Melikov ignored pressing issues and gave only vague answers to the questions raised. Residents of the republic were waiting for Melikov to explain the constant power and water outages, burning landfills, and rising prices for utilities and transportation.