Dagestan's Makhalatli isolated after bridge collapse

The village of Makhalatli (Tsuntinsky District, Dagestan) has become isolated after its bridge over the River Elakheve was destroyed by a flood. The village has a population of 180 people (including 54 children) living in 70 houses, RIA Dagestan reports.Rescuers cannot get to the village due to the high water level caused by melting ice in the mountains.

The village of Makhalatli (Tsuntinsky District, Dagestan) has become isolated after its bridge over the River Elakheve was destroyed by a flood.

The village has a population of 180 people (including 54 children) living in 70 houses, RIA Dagestan reports.Rescuers cannot get to the village due to the high water level caused by melting ice in the mountains.