The natural disaster that struck the North Caucasus and southern Russia continues to cause serious damage. Flooded homes, hail-destroyed crops, overturned ships, and human tragedies—the consequences of this unruly weather are becoming increasingly tangible.

After North Ossetia and Stavropol, heavy rains hit Karachay-Cherkessia and the Rostov Region. River levels rose sharply in the mountains. A catamaran carrying two tourists capsized on one of the rivers: one managed to escape, while the search for the other is ongoing. Large hail fell in Stavropol, accompanied by squalls.

In the Rostov Region, streets and the first floors of buildings were submerged. In some areas, snow fell in midsummer, and hail damaged roofs and cars. Summer cottages also suffered serious damage.

In Karachay-Cherkessia, which was hit by heavy hail the day before, the search for a 15-year-old boy who drowned in the Marukha River has ended. His body was found two kilometers from the scene.

The accident occurred in the Zelenchuksky District, near the village of Kardonikskaya. The teenager decided to swim in an unauthorized area.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, witnesses reported that he was knocked down by a strong current of water. Rescuers and divers were dispatched to the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that the boy was swimming with friends.

The Marukha River has a fast current and low water temperature, making swimming extremely dangerous.

"With the onset of summer heat, a number of regions are seeing an increase in the number of people vacationing in bodies of water. However, not everyone chooses safe swimming spots and takes precautions," the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations laments.

As a reminder, on June 15, eight-year-old Khizir Derbichev was swept away by the Sunzha River in Ingushetia. The search for him is still ongoing, involving not only rescuers but also tens of thousands of volunteers from Ingushetia, Chechnya, Dagestan, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Kabardino-Balkaria.