On October 6, in the settlement of Mamedkala in Dagestan’s Derbent District, keys to 52 new homes were handed to families who had lost their housing due to spring flooding. The ceremony was attended by Yana Lantratova, Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, and Fedor Shchukin, the Acting Head of the Republic.

An additional 100 million rubles will be allocated to restore the homes of other Dagestan residents affected by the disaster. The decision on additional funding was made following an appeal by Lantratova to the ANO "Eurasia," the Russian ombudsman's press service reported.

A new residential neighborhood, complete with utility infrastructure and landscaped grounds, was built in Mamedkala to relocate the victims. Plans are in place to construct another 10 homes to replace those destroyed and to repair one damaged house.

"Our institution did not stand idly by; since the onset of these tragic events, we have been delivering humanitarian aid, and we are now continuing to provide legal support to the victims alongside the Commissioner for Human Rights in Dagestan," Lantratova said.

According to Dagestan authorities, over 200 million rubles have already been allocated for the major repair of damaged housing. Additionally, the issuance of over 100 certificates for the construction of new homes has been approved.

Severe flooding began in Dagestan following heavy rains in late March and early April. On April 5, a dam failure occurred due to the overflowing of the Gedzhukh Reservoir. The settlement of Mamedkala was hit the hardest: hundreds of homes were flooded, and more than 4,000 people were evacuated from the affected area. In total, 9,825 residential houses were flooded across the republic as a result of the flood, and approximately 8,000 homes sustained damage. Six people died, and more than 6,200 residents were affected.

The first payments to those affected began in April. By April 20, 3,660 people had received assistance: 2,459 citizens received a one-time financial aid payment, while another 1,201 received compensation for lost property.

Six months after the floods, residents of Dagestan continue to report issues regarding the receipt of compensation and housing. According to republic government data from September 18, 330,000 applications had been reviewed, with payments approved for 88,808 citizens totaling over 3.4 billion rubles. On September 11, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) called for expediting the issuance of housing certificates to those affected.

In some instances, payments were secured only after appeals to oversight bodies. For example, on September 23, a family with three children from Palmyra reported being denied compensation for furniture and appliances, despite a post-flood commission having confirmed their loss. The decision was reversed following appeals to the prosecutor's office, the local administration, and EMERCOM.

In July, Dagestan’s Commissioner for Human Rights reported another case in Makhachkala: a payment application had remained under review for an extended period, preventing a resident from beginning repairs on her damaged property. Following the ombudsman's intervention, the documents were verified, and the payment was approved.

Difficulties also arose regarding housing documentation. A family from Sumbatl, whose home was completely destroyed by the flood, had to establish property ownership through the courts to become eligible for a payment to purchase new housing. In July, the Dagestan prosecutor's office announced the preparation of 698 lawsuits on behalf of residents who lacked registered title to their destroyed homes. EMERCOM also reported the re-examination of applications that had previously been rejected.