Russian ministers arrive in Dagestan after flooding kills six, displaces thousands


April 9 (Reuters) - Three ⁠Russian ministers arrived in the Caucasus ⁠region of Dagestan on Thursday to oversee ‌the emergency response to floods that have killed six people, left communities under water, and prompted the ​evacuation of thousands, Interfax news ⁠agency said.

The Russian government ⁠said Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov toured stricken areas ⁠and ‌was coordinating relief efforts following days of torrential rain.

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