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Rescue teams, both local and international, rushed to affected areas, often faced with collapsed roads, downed bridges, and communication blackouts. Many hospitals were damaged or rendered unsafe, leading to patients being treated outdoors amid adverse weather. The medical infrastructure is overwhelmed, with some medical staff themselves displaced and unable to assist effectively.
Challenges to Relief Efforts
Access to remote and mountainous regions remains a significant obstacle. The ongoing monsoon season and heavy rains threaten to increase waterborne diseases and complicate rescue and relief activities. Emergency responders are working tirelessly to set up temporary health centers, but resources are stretched thin.