Makhachkala

Makhachkala is the capital city of the Dagestan Republic, located in southern Russia on the Caspian Sea. It is currently newsworthy due to severe flooding that has impacted the region. Recent reports indicate that heavy rains caused a dam wall to break in the Derbent region of Dagestan, leading to widespread flooding affecting approximately 2,000 homes. While the articles do not specify that the dam break occurred in Makhachkala, they do state that Makhachkala itself has been hit by severe floods. The flooding in Dagestan, including in Makhachkala, has resulted in at least three deaths and the evacuation of around 4,000 people. This event highlights the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the potential for significant damage and displacement.