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Story summary
- 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.
