Destroyed greenhouses, snowy pastures: What damage the weather in Dagestan has caused to agriculture

"The breach of the Gejukh reservoir dam has caused damage not only to residential homes in Mamedkala and other villages, but also to large vineyards, orchards, and household plots," reported RG by Dr. of Geographical Sciences, Professor Shahmardan Muduev from the Dagestan State University of National Economy. "A similar situation in the Khasavyurt district, with extensive losses there as well: vegetable plantations, orchards. Naturally, this will have a serious impact on the republic's economy." The flooding also affected agricultural lands in the Derbent, Kayakent, Kumtorkalinsky, and Kizlyar districts of Dagestan. The greenhouses destroyed by the flood mainly grew tomatoes. The first harvest had been collected, and now farmers have to start from scratch. According to Muduev, it will be possible to begin restoration only in a few months. There is also a financial issue - whether farmers can afford to buy and install new greenhouses, the prices of which have risen. In addition, a ...