Two people die in Dagestan highway flooding
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A dam breach near Derbent in Dagestan caused severe flooding, leading to the evacuation of more than 4,000 people. Two individuals who were rescued from the floodwaters later died in hospital, highlighting the flood's deadly impact. Rescue operations continue as authorities search for two missing persons in the affected area.
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- •The dam breach occurred near Derbent district in Dagestan on April 5, 2026.
- •More than 4,000 residents were evacuated from the Derbent district due to flooding.
- •Two people, a woman and a child, died after being rescued from the floodwaters and hospitalized.
- •Search efforts are ongoing for two persons reported missing during the flooding.
- •The flooding affected a highway in Dagestan, disrupting local transportation.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If authorities repair the breached dam quickly floodwaters may recede, allowing displaced residents to return and reducing further damage to infrastructure in Dagestan.
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RUKommersant (RU)Из-под Дербента эвакуировали четыре тысячи человек после прорыва плотиныRURBC (RU)Из Дербентского района Дагестана эвакуировали более четырех тысяч человекRUCaucasian Knot (EN)The search for two missing persons during the flooding is underway in the Derbent district.RUInterfax (RU)Два человека погибли в результате подтопления на трассе в Дагестане