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Critical infrastructure was also impacted. Electricity grids failed in several towns, water lines ruptured, and mobile networks went offline, making it difficult for people to check on loved ones. The breakdown in communication added to the confusion, particularly for families separated across different regions.
Hospitals in the hardest-hit areas are overwhelmed. Emergency rooms quickly filled with patients suffering from broken bones, head injuries, and cuts caused by falling debris and shattered glass. Doctors and nurses are working around the clock, while volunteers line up to donate blood and assist with patient care.