2024 Q1: $12.83bn natural disaster damages in China impact 33M people, 322 deaths; Q3 losses surge to $42.4bn, affect 84M.

In the first half of 2024, natural disasters in China caused $12.83 billion in damages, impacting nearly 33 million people and resulting in 322 deaths or disappearances. The disasters included heavy snow, earthquakes, and landslides, with significant agricultural losses. In Q3, losses surged to $42.4 billion, affecting 84 million people. Despite efforts to adapt, China faces increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and its economic consequences.