Southern Zuhlgan Remains Dark as Heatwave Death Toll Climbs to ‘Apocalyptic’ Levels
Yayyára, Krauanagaz— Southern Zuhlgan entered the night in total darkness as the historic heatwave intensified across the region, with officials describing the death toll as “catastrophic and rising by the hour.” Emergency services across both Zuhlgan and Krauanagaz are overwhelmed, with mass graves reportedly being prepared in multiple regions as morgues exceed capacity.
The complete power blackout that began this afternoon continues unabated across Arkavana and Prira Provinces and all territories east of the Ibisiko River, affecting an estimated 75 million residents. The Zuhlgani Ministry of Technical Blessings confirmed late this evening that restoration efforts have been suspended indefinitely due to “unsafe conditions for repair crews,” including ambient temperatures that will remain above 40°C (104°F) even after midnight.
“We have never seen anything like this,” said a senior Zuhlgani disaster management official, speaking on condition of anonymity. “The bodies are arriving faster than we can process them. We have actually stopped counting. The death toll will be among the highest in modern history.”