ZHENGZHOU — State Councilor Wang Yong has stressed all-out efforts in the resettlement and assistance of flood-affected people, urging accelerated resumption of order in production and life in the disaster-hit areas.

Wang, who heads the country's flood control and drought relief headquarters, made the remarks during his inspection tour to Central China's Henan province.

Wang inspected hard-hit tunnels, subways and residential communities. He also visited affected villages, resettlement sites, and flood storage and detention areas in cities including Zhengzhou, Xinxiang and Hebi, from Aug 1 to Aug 3.

He called for specific and pragmatic emergency plans and measures and solid preparations for extreme weather.

Hearing reports on flood control and disaster relief at a meeting, Wang highlighted all-out efforts in epidemic prevention and control in Henan province. He also urged prompt repair of damaged infrastructure and public service facilities and enhanced capacity of flood prevention and control.