Premier Wen Jiabao has visited Northeast China's Jilin Province, overseeing flood prevention and control efforts. The Premier toured the hardest-hit areas, and inspected emergency shelters.

During his inspection tour, Premier Wen Jiabao asked Party Committees and governments at all levels to make flood control and prevention work the first priority. He said the work is essential to the safety of people's lives and property, and the country's economic development.

Wen Jiabao, Chinese Premier, said, "We will face yet another round of torrential rains and flooding. We must be well prepared. Without delay, we will reinforce dykes and dams, to ensure the safety of people's lives."