BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Water Resources has urged all efforts to prevent and solve the risks of mountain torrents.
Water resources authorities at all levels should focus on hidden risks and dangers, carry out continuous investigation and rectification, and form and improve the list of dangerous areas, the ministry said Friday at a video conference on mountain torrent prevention. .
Competent authorities should improve risk forecasting for mountain torrents, guide extensive emergency drills at the local level, and review and revise risk prevention plans.
The ministry also emphasized timely evacuation of people, timely and effective emergency response, and construction of mountain torrent prevention and control projects.
