Russia allocates $12M for flood recovery as North Caucasus braces for more storms
Russian authorities have announced new measures to support flood-hit regions in the North Caucasus. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue affecting the area over the weekend. Meanwhile, relief efforts and structural changes are underway in Dagestan and neighbouring republics. Following severe flooding in Dagestan and Chechnya, an emergency commission approved a recovery plan. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin directed the release of 1.1 billion rubles to assist victims. The funds will cover repairs and aid for those displaced by the disaster.
Dagestan is also strengthening its healthcare system with a new mobile neonatal resuscitation team. This unit will provide urgent care to newborns in remote areas. In a separate development, President Vladimir Putin recognised the contributions of Dagestani servicemen in the ongoing military operation. Many were awarded the Hero of Russia title for their service. Elsewhere, a search continues in South Ossetia for a Russian citizen who went missing on May 21 after falling into the Liakhvi River. Local emergency teams are leading the operation. On education, Dagestan State University will partner with a Chinese institution to offer joint bachelor’s and master’s degrees starting in 2023. The programmes aim to expand academic exchange between the two regions. Political changes are also taking place in Dagestan. Acting head Fyodor Shchukin issued a decree abolishing two government agencies as part of a broader restructuring effort. Meanwhile, Sukhumi and Nizhny Novgorod signed an agreement to develop their creative economies through shared projects.
The North Caucasus faces ongoing weather challenges, with more heavy rain and gales forecast for the weekend. Relief payments and recovery plans are now in place for flood-affected areas. At the same time, new initiatives in education, healthcare, and governance signal broader changes across the region.
