Premier Li Keqiang said that flood control and drought relief concern people's safety and property, and the overall picture of social and economic development.

Premier Li, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in an instruction to a teleconference on national flood control and drought relief.

He asked local governments and all related departments to fulfill their responsibilities with detailed plans and good preparation for major floods, drought, and disasters.

With good monitoring and forecasting, more work should be done to enhance team building in disaster relief and guarantee enough supplies, he added.

The Premier also called for prevention of typhoons, mountain torrents, urban water logging, and timely relocation of people in harm's way.

Premier Li called for the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and local departments to enhance command and coordination system, and to offer support for the development and safety of society.

State Councilor Wang Yong, also head of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, attended the meeting.

Wang stressed implementation of the instructions made by Premier Li, and promoted flood control and drought relief work in coordination, prevention of disasters such as floods and drought, typhoon and mudslides, and safeguarding people's lives and property.

Wang Yong said the flood control and drought relief situation is relatively severe because of the epidemic outbreak. Departments concerned in all regions should strengthen command, coordination and cooperation, and fully fulfill their duties.

Risk examination prior to floods should be enhanced, and supervision on safe production during floods should be stepped up. Other related work should be strengthened as well, in a bid to safeguard the safety of the water supply for agricultural production and daily use of urban and rural residents.