Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- The Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has launched relief activities for flood victims with flood damages getting serious in the country.

The society dispatched inspection teams to the flood-hit cities and counties of South Hwanghae and Kangwon provinces, Kaesong City and other areas to learn about damages and convey emergency relief materials to victims.

It has also rendered medical services to flood victims, while taking measures to prevent outbreak of epidemics.

Meanwhile, a number of Red Cross volunteers are taking part in relief activities in the afflicted areas.

The DPRK-resident delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is joining the relief work.