A fundraising drive has been launched for victims of flooding in Dagestan.

The Nadezhda Foundation has launched a fundraising drive for flood victims in Dagestan. The head of the republic announced the start of door-to-door canvassing and damage assessments.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," homes in the capital of Dagestan were flooded, damaging appliances, furniture, and cars. Residents complained of problems with electricity and water supplies, as well as transportation accessibility. They also complained of difficulty reaching emergency services. Rains and strong winds in Dagestan caused power outages, leaving more than 327,000 residents in 283 communities without power. A state of high alert has been declared in the republic, and a state of emergency has been declared in Makhachkala.

The Nadezhda Foundation has launched a fundraising drive for flood victims. The collection is being held through the Nadezhda and Tooba apps. "We will announce how the funds will be distributed once all the data on the extent of the damage has been collected," the fund said in a statement on its Telegram channel.

Fund head Murad Kerimov explained that it is currently difficult to determine the number of victims, the damage, and the amount of assistance needed. The funds will be distributed in cooperation with government agencies, he noted.

Dagestan Governor Sergei Melikov promised assistance to all victims, reporting that municipal commissions are conducting door-to-door visits and assessing the damage.

"First of all, this concerns districts under emergency status—Makhachkala and the Khasavyurt district. Other municipalities are operating in a high-alert mode, which also makes it possible to accurately assess the inconveniences caused to citizens," the administration of the head of Dagestan quotes him as saying.

In September 2025, heavy rains also led to flooding of substations and power outages in Makhachkala. Food spoiled in de-energized refrigerators, and cooking difficulties arose in apartments with electric stoves. Makhachkala residents have the right to demand compensation for damage caused by street flooding and prolonged power outages, lawyers indicated.

Dagestan authorities promised financial assistance to residents whose property was damaged due to flooding, but did not announce the amount of assistance. Makhachkala residents paid The towing and repair of flooded cars cost 28,000-30,000 rubles, while the authorities only paid 10,000 rubles 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.