Core Insights - The report highlights the significant impact of natural disasters in China during April 2025, with a total of 6.106 million people affected and direct economic losses amounting to 3.78 billion yuan [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Group 1: Types of Disasters - Wind and hail disasters were prevalent across most regions, affecting 1.199 million people and causing direct economic losses of 1.87 billion yuan [1] - Drought conditions developed in southern and central China, with 4.614 million people affected and direct economic losses of 1.54 billion yuan [2] - Cold wave and snow disasters impacted 86,000 people, with direct economic losses of 110 million yuan [3] - Flood and geological disasters were relatively mild, affecting 175,000 people with direct economic losses of 240 million yuan [4] - Forest fire risks were high in several regions, with 40 forest fires reported, primarily in Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Henan [5] - Earthquake activity was low, with no significant damage reported from seismic events [6][7] Group 2: Regional Impacts - The central and southern regions experienced severe wind and hail damage, with 556,000 people affected and 1.08 billion yuan in losses [1] - Drought conditions were particularly severe in Guangxi, with 282,000 people requiring assistance and 2.319 million hectares of crops affected [2] - Cold wave effects were widespread, with significant agricultural damage reported [3] - Flooding and geological disaster impacts were minimal, with no fatalities reported [4] - High fire risk was noted in North China and other regions, leading to concentrated fire incidents [5]
国家防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室、应急管理部发布2025年4月全国自然灾害情况
Yang Shi Wang·2025-05-12 07:32