YANCHENG — State Councilor Yang Jing arrived at Yancheng City of east China’s Jiangsu province on June 24 to visit tornado victims and relief workers.

On behalf of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, Yang visited disaster scenes, temporary settlements and hospitals to meet the injured and others affected by the disaster.

He was briefed by provincial and local officials on the scope of the disaster and progress of the rescue work, and urged them to make the utmost efforts to treat the injured, provide for those affected by the disaster and plan for reconstruction.

State Councilor Yang Jing (3rd R) visits tornado victims in Funing county, east China’s Jiangsu province, June 24, 2016. On behalf of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, Yang visited disaster scenes, temporary settlements and hospitals to meet the injured and others affected by the disaster. [Photo/Xinhua]

Yang said many places across China are facing threats of floods and authorities must be aware of hazards and take preventive measures.

Rain, hail and a tornado battered parts of Yancheng city on the afternoon of June 23, destroying buildings, trees, vehicles and electricity poles.

At least 98 people have died and 846 were injured.