Rospotrebnadzor has begun vaccinations in flood-affected areas of Dagestan.

Dagestan has declared an emergency immunization regime due to flooding and the risk of a viral hepatitis A outbreak.

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 have submitted applications for financial assistance.

In the Republic of Dagestan, emergency immunization against viral hepatitis A has been launched in emergency zones due to recent floods and the risk of an outbreak of infections, the Dagestan Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) reported.

The agency named priority groups for immunization: workers in the food service industry, food retailers, and kitchen units. People evacuated from flooded areas to temporary accommodation centers, members of organizations involved in sewer cleaning, waste collection and disposal, and flood relief efforts.

According to the Caucasian Knot weather service, moderate rain is expected in Makhachkala today, with light rain expected on April 5th and 6th. The weather service is a partnership between Caucasian Knot and Gismeteo. The service allows you to adjust meteorological data for a more accurate forecast. The service is also available in a light version and in Caucasian Knot apps for Android and AndroidGO.

As a reminder, each flood victim in Dagestan is entitled to financial assistance in the amount of 15,600 rubles, the republic's authorities announced on March 31. Compensation has also been announced for those who lost property, health, or loved ones.

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, and more than 3,000 were damaged. Residents submitted 2,400 applications for compensation 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".