Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao talks with people battling the flood in Gong'an County, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 2, 2012. Wen on Thursday concluded a two-day tour of Henan and Hubei provinces, where he inspected local flood control facilities and water control projects, such as the Three Gorges Dam. [Xinhua]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao checks preparation against piping on the Jingjiang Dike in central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 2, 2012. Wen on Thursday concluded a two-day tour of Henan and Hubei provinces, where he inspected local flood control facilities and water control projects, such as the Three Gorges Dam. [Xinhua]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao chats with migrant villagers in Mengjin County, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 1, 2012. Wen on Thursday concluded a two-day tour of Henan and Hubei provinces, where he inspected local flood control facilities and water control projects, such as the Three Gorges Dam. [Xinhua]

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visits the central control room at the Three Gorges Dam in central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 2, 2012. Wen on Thursday concluded a two-day tour of Henan and Hubei provinces, where he inspected local flood control facilities and water control projects, such as the Three Gorges Dam. [Xinhua]