Makhachkala residents noted the slow pace of flood relief efforts.

Power and running water are gradually returning to homes in Makhachkala, although tap water is unfit for consumption. Water is being pumped out of flooded streets and courtyards extremely slowly, and it took a long time to retrieve cars.

As reported by "Kavkazsky Uzel," the flooding in Makhachkala has flooded the area of ​​the Primorskaya substation, which supplies electricity to residents of the Reduktorny settlement and the Palmira microdistrict, among others. Residents of the settlement reported on March 31 that their homes have been without power for four days, and their water supply has also been interrupted. They complained of being unable to cook or boil water. The mayor of Makhachkala announced the restoration of service at the Primorskaya substation, which was flooded during the flood. After the breakdown was resolved, power was still out at many addresses, according to Telegram users. Despite the prolonged water shortage in Makhachkala, residents have been unable to use the water supply and have been forced to buy bottled water. Some areas still lack electricity.

Kistaman, who lives on Bulacha Street, told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that water was restored around 10 p.m. on April 1. Initially, the water was very murky, but today its quality has improved slightly. Flooding in the courtyard of her house has almost completely subsided, Kistaman noted. Power was restored to the building on March 31st.

On Khivskaya Street, where the power had been out for about five days, power has been restored, Maksud told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

Flooding of the street, however, remains, he added.

The Makhachkala mayor's office reported today in its Telegram channel reported that "pumping work on Khivskaya Street to eliminate flooding continues," publishing a video from the scene.

Aminat told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that, as of 11:00 a.m. Moscow time on April 2, the village of Turali has been without power and water for six days. On April 1st, water was delivered to her neighborhood, Aminat says.

"Our damage consisted of a flooded yard, a car that was submerged, and all the food spoiled. I didn't file a claim for compensation," she said.

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Bulacha Street resident Maryam told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that power and water were restored to her home on the evening of April 1, four days later. The water was initially dirty, but now it's murky and unsuitable for cooking.

Nothing was done for three days; they only started pulling out trucks on the second day, and they only started pumping out the water on the fourth day.

"Bulacha Street isn't flooded anymore, but nothing was done for three days; they only started pulling out trucks on the second day, and they only started pumping out the water on the fourth day," she said.

On Nasrutdinov Avenue, power and water were restored on the evening of April 1st, Zainab said. Water was delivered by various public organizations and philanthropists, she said. "During the power and water outage, food spoiled in the house, and my elderly mother had to go live with relatives. Some courtyards are still flooded," the woman said.

Water distribution is underway at the roundabout near the mosque in Reduktorny, reported the Reduktorny Palmira News Telegram channel, which has 7,287 subscribers.

"I live on Utamyshskaya Street. This morning, when I left my house, I found four 5-liter bottles of water. I want to thank everyone who brought us water and say that the kindness and responsiveness that lives in these people is the most valuable thing to us," the channel published a subscriber's letter.

Financial assistance of 15,600 rubles has been allocated for each flood victim in Dagestan, the republic's authorities announced on March 31. Compensation has also been announced for those who have lost property, health, or loved ones.

According to the Caucasian Knot weather service, moderate rain is expected in Makhachkala on April 4. Light to moderate rain is also expected in the city on April 4, 5, and 6. Today in Makhachkala, clear skies with no precipitation are expected, with a temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. The weather service is a partnership between the Caucasian Knot and Gismeteo. The service allows you to correct meteorological data for a more accurate forecast. The service is also available in a light version and Caucasian Knot apps for Android and AndroidGO.