Dirty water rose in wells and canals before the earthquake. But no one judged that an
earthquake was coming. Suddenly, everything shook. It seem as if the world was at an
end. Millions of brick houses and a number of dams were destroyed. Railway tracks
became useless bars. Pipes in mines burst and let out smelly steam. Huge cracks trapped
cyclists everywhere.
The next day, this event was the headline or main title of newsparers.
With the reporters giving an outline of the disaster, the whole nation was shocked by
the damage and the victim's extreme suffering. People were moved when they read that the
survivors comforted each other by saying "Congratulations! You survived!". So they not
only expressed their sympathy sincerely, but also organized together to help the victims
right away. The injured were rescued and the dead were buried. The frightened suvivors
were dug out form under the ruins and were offered shelter, fresh water and electricity.
Thanks to people's help, the loss was minimized.