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Dam Burst in Dagestan Displaces 4,000 Residents

4/10/2026

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  • On April 9, 2026, three Russian ministers arrived in Dagestan.
  • Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov is overseeing relief efforts after heavy rain.
  • The federal government has taken control of relief efforts to mobilize resources.
  • A dam burst near Derbent caused evacuations for over 4,000 residents and left more than 6,200 people affected.
  • Relief workers are providing drinking water, heating devices, and chainsaws.