The number of requests for payments following the flood in Dagestan and Chechnya has exceeded 260,000.

Residents of Dagestan have received over 233,000 applications for compensation due to flood damage, while residents of Chechnya have submitted over 29,000 similar requests to the authorities.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by April 25, authorities had received 223,166 applications for assistance from affected residents of Dagestan. Payments were received by 5,738 people - 2.57% of the total number of applicants.

More than 260,000 applications for social benefits have been received from residents of Dagestan and Chechnya affected by the flooding, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

"[In Dagestan], assessment commissions continue their work. 233,964 applications have been received for the provision of social support measures. In the Chechen Republic, the damage assessment commission continues its work. 29,261 applications have been received," the ministry stated.

According to the report, there are no flooded residential buildings in both republics. And there are no more garden plots left, TASS reports.

As a reminder, documents for compensation payments in Chechnya are collected without unnecessary formalities. Residents often limited themselves to sending photos of damaged houses to the administration, residents of the republic told the "Caucasian Knot."

"Here, residents take photos of damaged houses and property themselves, the head of the administration confirms them and provides a certificate. This is all collected and submitted to Gosuslugi," said Ilyas, a resident of the Shatoi District, whose wall was destroyed by flooding.

Dagestan Residents Complain of Payment Denials

In turn, residents of Makhachkala, affected by the flooding, have repeatedly complained of payment denials. In the Turali microdistrict, flooding damaged floors and appliances in homes, and residents complained that payments were denied.

"Payment was denied because our street is not on the list of damaged streets. Although we weren't damaged as much as many people who were left completely homeless, a lot was damaged. We need to completely replace floors and doors, renovate, and replace the lower part of the kitchen," they stated.

The "Patient Monitor and Housing and Utilities" project has named 16 areas in Makhachkala whose residents have already contacted them regarding denials of payments following the flood. Social media users believe that the denials are widespread.

Compensation denials can be challenged through the prosecutor's office or in court, according to lawyers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot."

Floods caused by torrential rains began in the North Caucasus in late March and have become some of the most devastating in recent years. Six residents of Dagestan, including three minors, died as a result of the flooding. Additionally, on April 13, a 19-year-old volunteer died in the hospital after suffering a severe head injury while helping residents of the Derbent district.

Dagestan and Chechnya suffered the most from the disaster, according to the "Caucasian Knot" report "Spring Flooding in the North Caucasus - 2026".