I can upgrade the shelter-Chapter 713 - 611: When the Sun Rises as Usual

After the storm subsided, an entire week had passed.

Although this extremely cold storm, which could be entirely attributed to a man-made accident, had a severe impact on the central and southern regions of Flame Country, once it calmed down, what was left was a sky finally showing the sun.

When the sun rose as it did years ago, everyone felt a long-lost sensation.

It was the same for Chen Xin, since the last time he saw the sun set during the meteor impact, this was the first time he witnessed it rising in years.

He had thought he might never see the sun rise again in his lifetime, yet unexpectedly, this accident allowed the sun to shine once more upon the earth.

It could be considered a blessing in disguise, or perhaps the old saying, "a misfortune may turn out to be a blessing"?

Chen Xin didn't want to express joy or happiness about this, as, in a sense, the storm was caused by him, and the resulting damage could somewhat be attributed to him as well.

Even though humanity didn't suffer significant damage due to technological advancements during this storm, it can't be said there were no losses.

In such a situation, others might rejoice at the long-awaited sunrise, but for Chen Xin, he needed to consider handling the various issues post-storm.

Of course, although Chen Xin needs to deal with these problems, it doesn't mean he's the only one handling them.

As the main affected area of this storm, the eastern Dongting Lake Region suffered the most severe losses.

Because this was a war zone previously and the storm resulted from Chen Xin's thunderstorm experiment, when it formed, the extreme cold and high winds arrived while the area was still a fierce battlefield.

Although advanced notice was given for the defense line, allowing warriors to prepare, this defense didn't completely withstand the cold wave's invasion.

Many warriors at the front line were frostbitten, and numerous weapons and equipment were frozen on the battlefield. One bunker, previously attacked by corrosive projectiles, had even its outer walls cracked this time.

Worse yet, due to the extremely low temperatures and broad area affected, heating pipelines were entirely frozen, even an Energy Tower responsible for providing heat was damaged, with several experiencing failures.

"Currently, the storm-affected areas include six provinces: Xiang Province, Hubei Province, Gan Province, Guangdong Province, and Fujian Province, with varying degrees of suffering in surrounding provinces and regions..." a staff member reported on the disaster situation brought by the storm.

Chen Xin listened intently as the staff recounted more than he anticipated, with the disaster far exceeding his expectations, summarized in eight words: widespread impact, severe destruction.

The worst situation wasn't in the Eastern Dongting Lake area, even though it was the storm's center and the front line already greatly battered and damaged by fighting alien creatures. However, due to prior warnings, although time was scarce, protective measures were taken.

With military presence, their efficiency undoubtedly surpassed local efforts, so the situation wasn't particularly severe.

Even so, numerous front-line soldiers were frostbitten, urgently needing treatment, pushing the medical system to the brink of collapse.

While the army could react quickly, local areas lacked such efficiency. Many cities and counties weren't equipped to withstand such severe storms and cold, resulting in severe disasters.

Consequently, the medical systems across southern provinces and cities faced a grave test, similar to the first cold wave when massive frostbite and complications nearly overwhelmed the medical system.

This time, the situation was more severe; if not for Chen Xin introducing various high-tech items to the country over the years, many places might not have endured this storm.

Even with Chen Xin's high-tech helping many places survive precariously, the storm's ice and falling dust buried numerous shelters, so the first thing after the disaster ended was positive self-recovery efforts, digging themselves out of the snow.

The storm's unprecedented coverage was unimaginable. In the past, not even typhoons and storms could engulf the entire central and southern Flame Country, let alone extend to the southeastern coast.

Even colossal historical typhoons couldn't impact so many provinces and cities, and unlike now, when various national resources can be mobilized for active relief.

Despite active national relief efforts under current conditions, the war in the Dongting Lake region, snow-isolated land transport, and airborne transport constantly affected by poor air quality limit the speed and intensity of national disaster relief.

Faced with this unprecedented superstorm, the only option is to actively engage in self-recovery first and then consider assisting others.

"We understand the situation in the rear; how is the front-line situation?" The general, commanding the front line, inquired of an attending officer.

As both a general and the Commander of the war zone, concerned for the disaster-affected areas but with ongoing warfare at the front, his attention prioritized the battlefield.

"Currently, alien creatures haven't launched attacks; the storm inflicted significant damage on them, tearing apart numerous combat units. They now lack the strength to attack us," reported the officer to the Commander, explaining, "Front-line units have been replaced, with severely frostbitten soldiers moved to the rear for treatment. Those replacing them are in relatively good condition, repairing and maintaining defense lines, actively preparing to ensure even if alien creatures attack, we can hold them off."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those in the meeting room lightened slightly; this was one of the most favorable pieces after receiving so much bad news.

"Besides this, I think we also need to pay attention to the changes brought by the sun's reappearance." When it was Chen Xin's turn to speak, he shifted the topic to the environment and weather, "This storm has scattered the black clouds above us, allowing the sun to reappear, but it hasn't dispersed the dust within the entire Blue Planet's atmosphere. We need to consider whether the sun's return is temporary or long-term.

If it's just temporary light, that's one thing, but if it's a long-term change, then many things need to be adjusted."