A mudflow hit a federal highway in Derbent.

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In Derbent, mudslides hit a federal highway and moved toward the city.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," a state of emergency has been declared in 12 municipalities of Dagestan due to flooding. By April 3, 43,000 residents of the republic had applied for financial assistance. As of April 4, more than 1,000 residential buildings and 1,100 private plots remain flooded.

Mudflows have hit a federal highway in Derbent, RIA Novosti reported today, citing the mayor's office press service.

According to local authorities, utility services are clearing mudflow protection structures on Mamedbekov Street, which were hit by a significant flow of mudflows and water from the mountains. The mudflows are also moving toward the city.

According to the Caucasian Knot weather service, light rain is expected in Derbent today, while heavy rain is forecast for April 6. 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 the light version and the Caucasian Knot apps for Android and AndroidGO.

By April 2, the republic's authorities had received more than four thousand applications for compensation for damage caused by the flood

In Chechnya, more than 100 houses were completely destroyed, more than 3,000 were damaged. Residents filed 2.4 thousand claims for damages. By April 3, the water had receded from all flooded residential buildings and garden plots in Chechnya.

The Caucasian Knot has compiled materials about flooding in the North Caucasus Federal District republics in the spring of 2026 on the thematic page "Flooding in the North Caucasus".