Premier visits flood-hit east China city
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-06-28 09:42 "Have you got any difficulty
with food?" questioned Premier Wen Jiabao.
"No problem. The government has sent us edible oil, meat and fresh
vegetables," said Wu Fuqiu, a local villager in Longyan City, Fujian Province,
in reply to the premier who visited the flood-hit city Tuesday, one day after he
wrapped up a journey to Africa.
Since mid-May, Fujian has been devastated by typhoon- and rainstorm-caused
floods, leaving at least 25 deaths and five missing and causing enormous
financial losses. The premier was kept informed of the situation in the
flood-hit area during his overseas trip.
During his visit in Longyan, Wen showed his sympathy on behalf of the CPC
Central Committee and the State Council, and he encouraged local people to build
new homes with the help of the government and by uniting and helping each
others.
The premier called on the family of Wang Shuxian, a CPC member who lost his
life in flood after he dragged 18 people out of flood water alive. "I have kept
Wang Shuxian's name in my mind and we all feel sorrowful about his death," said
Wen, shaking hands with Wang's family members.
He paid special attention to the issue of epidemic prevention and urged local
authorities to secure medical service and supply of clean drinking water for
flood victims. He also thanked members of the Chinese People's Armed Police for
their hard work in fighting floods.
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