Premier Wen in Hunan helping direct disaster relief work

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Representing the Party and the State Council, Premier Wen extended gratitude to the people who're working hard on the rescue front. He praised the provincial government for its leadership in overcoming difficulties and battling against the disaster.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (1st L, front) shakes hands with a stranded passenger at the Railway Station of Changsha in central China''s Hunan Province on Jan. 29, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)

The Premier also warned that the situation is still continuing, and said all efforts should be made to prepare for the worst. He expressed his confidence in the province's capability to deal with the disaster aftermath in a short time.

Wen later went to see and gave condolences to the families of the three workers in the Hunan Electric Power Company, who lost their lives in rescue work. He said the people and the country won't forget them for their sacrifices.

The Premier also visited the Changsha Railway Station and spoke with passengers stranded there.

Wen Jiabao said, "I'm so sorry that you are all stuck here. We are fighting against time to restore the power grids. Once the repairs are finished, railway services will resume. And you will be going home for the Spring Festival soon! I wish you a happy Spring Festival. Thank you!"