Russia Declares Emergency in Dagestan as Floods Cut Power to Over 327,000

Severe floods have hit the Dagestan republic in Russia, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency and leaving over 327,000 residents without electricity.

28 Mar, 10:05 — 28 Mar, 22:52

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Dagestan is a republic in the North Caucasus region of Russia, prone to natural disasters. Severe floods and widespread power outages can significantly disrupt daily life, infrastructure, and potentially lead to humanitarian concerns, requiring substantial emergency response and recovery efforts.

Key entitiesDagestan Makhachkala Russian authorities

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Authorities in Dagestan's capital declared a state of emergency on Saturday
Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the region
The floods resulted in widespread power outages

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Over 327,000 people are without power due to the floods

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Approximately 330,000 people are without power due to the floods

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual14h ago

Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region

Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1h ago

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026 - The Straits Times

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026 The Straits Times

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First report: Al Jazeera · 28 Mar, 10:05|Full coverage: 10 · 13h|Window: 13h

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Al Jazeera28 Mar, 10:05First to report

Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region

2h later

klix-ba28 Mar, 11:40

Elektroprivreda BiH objavila u kojim dijelovima zemlje su problemi sa snabdijevanjem električnom energijom

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Reuters28 Mar, 13:15

Russia declares emergency in Dagestan's capital as floods cut power to more than 327,000 people - Reuters

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index-hr28 Mar, 15:44

Snježno nevrijeme u BiH: Poplave, nestanak struje i prometni kolaps

tvn2428 Mar, 16:10

Powodzie w Rosji. Setki tysięcy odbiorców bez prądu, władze ogłosiły stan wyjątkowy

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orf28 Mar, 17:23

Russland: Ausnahmezustand in Dagestan nach Fluten

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n1-bih28 Mar, 19:33

Rusija proglasila vanredno stanje u glavnom gradu Dagestana zbog poplava

n1-serbia28 Mar, 19:40

Sneg, kiša i poplave pogodili sever BiH: Desetine hiljada domaćinstava bez struje

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balkan-web28 Mar, 21:07

Përmbytje masive dhe ndërprerje të energjisë elektrike, Rusia shpall gjendjen e jashtëzakonshme në Dagestan

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straits-times28 Mar, 22:52Latest update

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026 - The Straits Times

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The narrative evolved from simply reporting the emergency declaration to detailing the specific impact on residents, particularly power outages, and later including visual descriptions of the damage.

Initial ReportsMar 28 morning

Early reports confirm the declaration of a state of emergency in Dagestan's capital due to heavy rainfall and floods.

Impact AssessmentMar 28 midday

Subsequent reports detail the scale of the power outages, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Visual Evidence EmergesMar 28 evening

Later coverage includes descriptions of visual evidence showing the destructive impact of the floods on vehicles and homes.

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Russia Declares Emergency in Dagestan as Floods Cut Power to Over 327,000

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Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026 - The Straits Times

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Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region

Elektroprivreda BiH objavila u kojim dijelovima zemlje su problemi sa snabdijevanjem električnom energijom

Russia declares emergency in Dagestan's capital as floods cut power to more than 327,000 people - Reuters

Snježno nevrijeme u BiH: Poplave, nestanak struje i prometni kolaps

Powodzie w Rosji. Setki tysięcy odbiorców bez prądu, władze ogłosiły stan wyjątkowy

Russland: Ausnahmezustand in Dagestan nach Fluten

Rusija proglasila vanredno stanje u glavnom gradu Dagestana zbog poplava

Sneg, kiša i poplave pogodili sever BiH: Desetine hiljada domaćinstava bez struje

Përmbytje masive dhe ndërprerje të energjisë elektrike, Rusia shpall gjendjen e jashtëzakonshme në Dagestan

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026 - The Straits Times

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