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SAT · 2026-03-28 · 10:05 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0328-40742
NSR-2026-0328-40742News Report·EN·Environmental
Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region
Severe floods have struck Makhachkala, the capital of Russia's Dagestan region. The floods, which occurred on March 28, 2026, have caused significant damage, with footage showing floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-28 · 10:05 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Severe floods have struck Makhachkala, the capital of Russia's Dagestan region. The floods, which occurred on March 28, 2026, have caused significant damage, with footage showing floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes. According to local news sources, the flooding has also resulted in power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents. The extent of the overall damage and the cause of the flooding are not specified in the provided information.
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Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala.
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Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region.
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Local news sources report power outages affecting tens of thousands of people.
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