Memphis Airport Shut Down, Hospitals ‘Struggling To Maintain Sanitary Conditions’ After Water Pipes Burst Due To Deep Freeze

Freezing temperatures in the south have not only led to power outages and increased electricity bills, but have also resulted in broken water pipes and shortages of clean drinking water.

The Associated Press reported that record-low temperatures caused water pipes to burst, shutting down the Memphis airport on Friday and leaving hospitals “struggling to maintain sanitary conditions.”