Li: Ensure safety in flood areas

Premier says measures to control and prevent must be fully used along Yangtze, Huaihe rivers

Premier Li Keqiang called on local authorities to make the best use of flood control facilities and prepare for further downpours along the Yangtze and Huaihe rivers following recent deluges.

Li visited flooded areas in Anhui and Hunan provinces on Tuesday, checking flood control facilities and disaster prevention work.