Top leaders order all-out efforts to combat drought

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-06-2009 08:23

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President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jibao have ordered all-out efforts to combat the severe drought in the country's vast wheat-growing area.

The central government has listed the anti-drought campaign  as the most urgent task for the spring season.

Vice Premier Hui Liangyu also chaired a special State Council meeting assessing the drought situation. The central government has listed the anti-drought campaign as the most urgent task for the spring season.

Officials say governments at all levels must fight the drought disaster, stabilize this year's agricultural production, and safeguard farmers' income and livelihood.

Money, equipment and personnel will be sent to the drought hit regions, and efforts will be made to prevent fire accidents.

Editor:Zhang Ning