Communication resumes in quake-hit townships

Emergency communication systems have been set up in the last four townships left isolated following the Lushan earthquake.

Communication lines had been cut off in the townships of Longdong, Wulong, Yongfu and Mingli in the deadly quake. Rescue teams sent final pieces of equipment on Monday afternoon. Emergency teams had already been working on re-establishing communication for over 2 days.

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