15 settlements of Dagestan were left without electricity

Power outages occurred in 15 settlements of Dagestan. Emergency and restoration work is being carried out in several districts of the republic, reports GU EMERCOM in Dagestan.

As of 21:45 MSK on September 29, two settlements in Kayakent and Novolaksky districts remained without light, five in Kizlyarsky, four in Derbent, one in Sergokalinsky and one settlement in Makhachkala.

Eight teams of 32 specialists and eight units of equipment are involved in the restoration of power supply. Preliminary completion of work is planned by 14:00 GMT on September 30.

The situation is complicated by the worsening weather. At night and in the morning of September 30, heavy rains, downpours and thunderstorms are predicted in certain areas of Dagestan, and wind speeds can reach 20 m / s.

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