Vice-premier urges continued efforts in China's flood control, disaster reduction

SHIJIAZHUANG -- Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing has stressed the need to continue working on flood control and disaster reduction to fully ensure the safety of people and their property.
Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, went to provinces of Henan and Hebei from Wednesday to Thursday to examine preparatory work at a series of flood-control projects.
Noting that parts of China have recently experienced heavy rainfall, mountain floods and mudslides, Zhang said relevant departments must do their utmost to help disaster-stricken areas with relief and post-disaster rebuilding.
He urged prevention measures to be taken to ensure early detection and responses to potential emergencies.
Because the country is entering a critical period for flood prevention and an active season for typhoons, local governments and relevant departments must be fully prepared for extreme scenarios, particularly at the grassroots level, Zhang said.
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