A state of emergency (state of emergency) was imposed on the territory of Chechnya to protect the population. The corresponding order was signed by the head of the region, Ramzan Kadyrov, on Sunday, March 29.
He explained that these measures were taken due to heavy rains and high water levels in local rivers.
The text of the order stated: “Assigning the emerging state of emergency to a regional emergency and introducing a “state of emergency” regime on the territory of the Chechen Republic.” RIA Novosti.
The Gudermes area was the most affected by the floods, with about 750 homes submerged. More than 500 residents there were evacuated.
On the same day, Makhachkala President Dzhambulat Salavov reported that 250 people had been evacuated in Makhachkala due to severe flooding in the streets. Assistance is provided to all victims. Meanwhile, 57 people, including 16 children, were placed in hotels.
A man saved a child who was being carried by the current on a street in Makhachkala. The child was walking with his grandmother along the sidewalk; There was a turbulent stream flowing nearby on the road.