Affected by heavy rainfall, some villages in Laishui County encountered traffic and communication disruptions. Local authorities have made every effort in mending infrastructure damaged by flood while delivering disaster relief supplies purchased by the government and donated by all walks of life to flood-affected residents.
The department has urged Party organizations, members and officials at all levels in the quake-hit areas to make saving lives their top priority and to do their utmost to minimize deaths and injuries caused by the disaster.
Drought areas should step up efforts, including thoroughly giving play to the water conservancy projects, in order to guarantee water supply to residents, and meet the industrial and agricultural water demands to the utmost extent.
Fire and rescue workers have been searching for the missing using rescue dogs and unmanned aerial vehicles, the ministry said, adding that efforts to restore transportation, communications and power were required.
China will make utmost efforts to deliver the relief supplies as early as possible, and will continue to do its best for disaster relief and rebuilding efforts based on the situation and Tonga's needs.