Dagestan authorities address impact of natural disaster

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Makhachkala, August 15, 2018. The strong downpours struck the republic on August 11. It washed away the roads and posed threat of collapse to the residential houses. The bad weather conditions affected six districts of the republic. The strong gusts of the wind broke the trees, the rain washed away the roads. The rivers flooded two municipal districts Akhtynsky and Rutulsky. Besides, the heavy rains caused a powerful rockfall that damaged a gas pipeline in Tsumadinsky district.

The local authorities initiated the start of restoration works to address the impact of natural disaster. At the moment, nine roads had already been restored in Rutulsky district. The supply of electricity for the residential houses has been restored. The day before, the governor of Akhtynsky district Osman Abdulkerimov announced the emergency regime.

The regional Ministry of Emergencies reported that the population had no problems with the purchase of products and medicines. In total, the liquidation of consequences is carried out by 107 specialists, including 25 employees of the local branch of the Emergency Ministry.

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