Heavy rainfall in Kabardino-Balkaria led to the Nalchik River spilling over its banks, triggering widespread disruption. Local authorities reported that more than 11,000 residents lost electrical service as the power grid was affected by the floods. The situation was corroborated by Rhine TV reports, underscoring the rapid scale of the event and the resulting impact on daily life in nearby towns and villages.
In addition to the river overflow, the summer terrace of a riverside restaurant was breached by floodwaters. A fast-moving stream reached the embankment and nearly breached the interior of the building, highlighting how swiftly flood dynamics can threaten infrastructure that sits right along watercourses. Emergency managers noted that the floodwaters surged with sufficient force to imperil the frontage and facilities of commercial properties along the riverbank.
The flooding crisis in the region began several days earlier, with rainfall causing extensive damage to transportation and energy infrastructure. In the Cherek area, roads sustained damage and a natural gas pipeline was compromised by the persistent downpour. Local residents described how the overflowing river inundated several structures, transforming once-familiar streets into channels of rushing water and forcing residents to seek higher ground or shelter in safer locations.
A separate incident occurred on a secondary road near Hasanya village where a collapse disrupted traffic and posed hazards to travelers. Nearby, recreation areas in Belaya Rechka were submerged, affecting leisure spaces but, fortunately, there were no reported casualties and no critical public facilities in the flood-affected zones. Rescue operations involved coordinated efforts across multiple agencies, with emergency teams deployed to the hardest-hit sectors. A total of 78 responders and 21 pieces of equipment were engaged in field work, including 63 personnel and 11 units drawn from the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic branch of the national emergency service. These figures reflect a broad mobilization aimed at early warning, evacuation where necessary, and rapid recovery after the flood waters receded.
On May 24, northern Italy faced what authorities described as the most severe flood event in a century. Local media reported that as many as 280 landslides contributed to widespread river overflow, with 23 rivers running beyond their banks and 41 communities experiencing flooding. The scale of the event prompted an emergency response from regional civil protection agencies, along with national support, as communities grappled with disrupted transportation networks, damaged homes, and long-term disruption to daily life. Observers noted that the combination of intense rainfall and topographic conditions created a cascade of hazards, from road washouts to the disruption of utilities and essential services, prompting calls for cautious recovery planning and improved flood resilience measures over time.