Pyongyang, August 5 (KCNA) -- The DPRK Cabinet is intensifying the operation and direction for rapidly recovering from flood damage in hearty response to the decision of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea.

Soon after receiving the decision of the Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee, the Cabinet convened a consultative meeting of senior officials to study and discuss the practical plans and has taken relevant measures.

The headquarters for rehabilitation were organized in North Phyongan and Jagang provinces and practical steps taken to set up necessary staff departments involving competent officials of various ministries, national agencies and relevant provinces.

The Ministry of Construction and Building-Materials Industry, the Ministry of Metal Industry, the Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Land and Maritime Transport and other relevant ministries and national agencies are taking a strong measure to ensure the urgent supply of materials for recovery from flood damage.

The Agricultural Commission and relevant provinces, cities and counties are making preparations to improve the growth of crops in the flooded farmlands.

The Cabinet also pays primary attention to the provision of living conditions and the preventive and curative care for the inhabitants in the affected areas.

All sectors, units and regions are striving to prevent the recurrence of damage by the disastrous abnormal weather. -0-