Sverdlovsk Sends Urgent Aid to Flood-Hit Dagestan After Deadly Storms
Heavy rains in Dagestan have caused severe flooding, landslides, and avalanches, cutting off power for thousands. In response, the Sverdlovsk branch of the Assembly of the Peoples of Russia has organised urgent humanitarian aid for those affected.
The effort is led by Sergei Pavlenko, head of the regional assembly and director of the Veterans of the SMO and CTO charity foundation, alongside local Dagestani representatives in Sverdlovsk.
The disaster struck after days of relentless rainfall, leaving multiple districts in Dagestan underwater. Thousands of homes remain without electricity, while landslides and avalanches have blocked roads and damaged infrastructure.
To address the crisis, the aid package was assembled based on the region's most pressing needs. It includes 27 high-capacity water pumps to clear floodwater from houses and power stations. Sixteen generators will restore temporary electricity to residential areas, and 200 pairs of protective footwear have been provided for workers in the disaster zone. Gadzhem Abdulkarimov and Kamaladin Rasulov, representatives of Dagestan's government in Sverdlovsk, coordinated the delivery with local authorities. Abdulkarimov thanked the people of Sverdlovsk for their swift support, calling it a vital lifeline for those struggling in the aftermath. This mission marks the first documented humanitarian effort from Sverdlovsk Oblast to another Russian region following a natural disaster in at least five years.
The aid convoy is now en route to Dagestan, carrying essential equipment to restore power and clear flood damage. Local officials will distribute the supplies to the worst-hit areas as soon as they arrive. The operation highlights cross-regional cooperation in responding to emergencies.
