Pyongyang, August 2 (KCNA) -- The State Emergency Disaster Committee of the DPRK is strengthening the unified command for immediately removing the aftermath of the flood damage.

It has grasped the actual situation of the damage in the flood-hit areas and paid attention to the work for stabilizing the living of flood sufferers. In particular, officials who were dispatched to the spots directly confirm the flood damage and take relevant measures and ensure that the flood sufferers are provided with enough materials for living.

Measures have been taken in relevant areas to ensure that the stockpiled materials, and relief materials from commissions, ministries, national agencies and various regions correctly reach the flood sufferers.

The committee is making medical examination and checkup of the flood victims in cooperation with the public health sector and organizing transport for medical supplies.

It is carrying out a campaign to supply materials necessary for the rehabilitation of the flooded areas.

It has preparations made to restore the farmland washed away and improve the growth of crops in the flooded areas.

The committee also pays attention to preventing the possible damage in the rainy season in different parts of the country.

It is taking measures to enhance the role of emergency disaster response commanding groups at all levels and ensure that the relevant regions and units receive the meteorological forecasts from the State Hydro-Meteorological Administration in real time and take appropriate measures. -0-