Core Viewpoint - The National Disaster Reduction and Relief Committee and the Ministry of Emergency Management have assessed the natural disaster risk situation for February 2026, highlighting various risks across different regions of China, including low-temperature snow and ice, forest fire hazards, geological disaster risks, and drought conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Low-Temperature Snow and Ice Risks - In February, four cold air processes are expected to impact China, leading to lower temperatures and increased precipitation in Northeast, central and eastern Inner Mongolia, and northern North China, resulting in heightened risks of low-temperature rain, snow, ice, and snow disasters [1]. - Rivers such as the Heilongjiang, Nenjiang, and Songhua are still in the freezing period, while the Yellow River's frozen sections are expected to start thawing in late February [1]. Group 2: Forest Fire Risks - The risk of forest fires is expected to be high in several regions, including western Beijing, western Hebei, eastern Shanxi, and most parts of Fujian, Jiangxi, and Guangdong, with some areas experiencing extremely high fire risk levels [2]. - Specific regions such as southern Fujian, southern Jiangxi, and western Sichuan are noted for particularly high fire risk during certain periods [2]. Group 3: Geological Disaster Risks - Geological disaster risks are elevated in areas including northeastern Beijing, northern and western Hebei, and various parts of Sichuan and Yunnan, indicating a significant potential for geological hazards in these regions [2]. Group 4: Drought Risks - Since mid-January, meteorological drought conditions have been developing in southeastern East China and eastern South China, with some reservoirs in Jiangxi and Fujian showing lower water levels compared to historical averages [2]. - In February, higher temperatures and continued low precipitation in southeastern East China and southwestern regions may exacerbate drought conditions [2].