Makhachkala residents complained of a new round of power outages amid flooding.

Power and water have been cut off in several districts of Makhachkala due to further flooding. Streets in the Reduktorny microdistrict are flooded, making it difficult for residents to go to work or shop for groceries.

As reported by "Kavkazsky Uzel," a state of emergency is in effect in 12 municipalities in Dagestan due to flooding. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as of April 4, more than 1,000 residential buildings and 1,100 garden plots remained flooded. Today, rains have triggered a new round of flooding. In particular, in Makhachkala, sections of city streets were flooded, as was the area around the Primorskaya substation, which supplies electricity to residents of the Reduktorny settlement and the Palmira microdistrict. In Dagestan, flooding damaged homes, appliances, furniture, and cars. Makhachkala residents complained of problems with electricity and water supplies, transportation accessibility, and a lack of communication with emergency services. Dagestan and Chechnya were hardest hit by the natural disaster in the North Caucasus, according to the "Caucasian Knot" report "Spring Flooding in the North Caucasus - 2026".

Makhachkala residents complained of power and water outages

In the Reduktorny settlement of Makhachkala, power was again out and the streets were flooded, local residents told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

"There's been no power or water since this morning. Our refrigerator burned out due to power surges. "The street is flooded, there's no way to charge phones or go out for groceries," said Kistaman, a resident of Bulacha Street.

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Evacuation of people from flood zones has begun in Makhachkala

Evacuation of residents of the Palmira microdistrict in Makhachkala, located in the flood zone, has begun. Authorities also announced the evacuation of people due to the threat of collapse of a six-story apartment building on Aivazovsky Street.

"There is no power, but there is still water. Almost all of Reduktorny is without power, the streets are flooded, it is impossible to get through. We went to live with relatives," said Aminat, a resident of Gabitova Street.

"There is no power or water on Nasrutdinov Street, I can't leave my house for work," said Isa.

"There is no power or water on Peter the Great Street," said Ismail.

Authorities announced a temporary power outage.

The Dagestan Ministry of Energy reported on its Telegram channel that due to heavy rains Due to precipitation in Makhachkala and flooding at the Primorskaya substation, "a temporary power supply restriction is being imposed."

"Responsible city administration services are working to pump out water from the Primorskaya substation, using specialized equipment," the mayor's office reported on its Telegram channel.

It should be noted that Yuri Chaika, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District, who visited Dagestan, inspected the Primorskaya substation in Makhachkala on April 3. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Dagestan governor's administration.

"Restoration was ongoing, with all resources deployed, including specialists from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. After the water was pumped out and completely drained, the equipment was returned to service. "The equipment is currently operating normally," the publication states.

According to the Unified Water Supply Operator, the Khushet treatment plant has been temporarily shut down due to a power outage. Water is supplied via a gravity line to the Primorsky microdistrict.

"Consequently, water supply interruptions and a drop in pressure in the system may be observed in certain areas of the Leninsky district," the publication states.

"Due to unfavorable weather conditions, mobile phone and internet access in several areas of the republic remains tense. Heavy rainfall, flooding of residential areas, and emergency power outages have led to interruptions in the operation of telecommunications equipment," the Dagestan government reports.

Roads are closed due to flooding

"I was supposed to go to the airport this morning. Peter the Great Avenue was blocked by traffic police; there was a lot of flooding there. "A detour along Bulacha Street is also impossible due to a large flow of water," said Murad.

Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Gayana Garieva reported on her Telegram channel that due to worsening weather conditions, traffic is restricted on some sections of roads. Including in Makhachkala: along Petra I Street, Rasul Gamzatov Street, the entrance to the bridge in the Reduktorny microdistrict, and the Northern entrance to the city.

According to the weather service of the "Caucasian Knot," light rain is expected in Makhachkala today, which will intensify to moderate rain overnight. The weather service is a partnership project of the "Caucasian Knot" and Gismeteo. The service offers the option of href="https://www.kavkaz-uzel.eu/weather/regions/dagestan/cities/16">correct meteorological data for a more accurate forecast. The service is also available in the light version and the "Caucasian Knot" applications for Android and AndroidGO.

As a reminder, financial assistance in the amount of 15,600 rubles is provided for each person affected by the flood in Dagestan, the republic's authorities announced on March 31. Compensation was also announced for those who lost property, health, or loved ones. By April 2, the republic's authorities had received more than four thousand applications for compensation for damage caused by the flood.

The Caucasian Knot has compiled materials on flooding in the republics of the North Caucasus Federal District in the spring of 2026 on the thematic page "Flooding in the North Caucasus".

Source: Correspondent