The continuous high temperature with a small amount of rainfall since this July results in different levels of drought in ten counties and cities of Hunan Province. On August 1, Chenzhou Mayor Xiang Lili came to the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Chenzhou to inspect the drought relief work.

 
He stressed that priority must be given to the safety of drinking water, and all-out efforts must be exerted to minimize the loss brought by disaster. Departments and units at all levels must take timely measures to combat drought in accordance with the drought relief plan.

2011 is a crucial year for "water conservancy construction". Relevant departments must seize the golden opportunity and implement the related documents of Central Government and the CPC Chenzhou Municipal Committee and Chenzhou Municipal People's Government. No effort will be spared to improve water conservancy infrastructure as it is relatively weak at present, Xiang urged.

Translator: Zhou Jingqi