Core Insights - The 2024 Global Natural Disaster Assessment Report highlights that flooding remains the most significant natural disaster challenge, particularly in China, where it accounts for the highest proportion of affected populations [1][2]. Summary by Sections Overview of Natural Disasters - The report categorizes natural disasters in China for 2024, identifying floods and geological disasters as the primary threats, followed by typhoons, cold weather, and snow disasters [2]. - Flood disasters account for 56.6% of the affected population, with typhoons at 12.3%, droughts at 12.2%, and cold weather and snow disasters at 9.6% [2]. Economic Impact - Direct economic losses due to natural disasters in China increased by 16.2% compared to the previous year, despite a decrease in the number of affected individuals and collapsed houses [2]. - Flooding caused the highest direct economic losses at 64.8%, followed by typhoons at 21.3% and cold weather and snow disasters at 6.4% [3]. Mortality and Missing Persons - The leading causes of death and missing persons due to natural disasters in China include drowning, geological disasters, and building collapses, with drowning accounting for 44.7% of fatalities [3]. - In 2024, provinces such as Guangdong and Hunan reported over 100 deaths or missing persons due to disasters, contrasting with other provinces that experienced a decline [3]. Global Context - In 2024, there were 309 significant natural disasters globally, resulting in 16,753 deaths and affecting 167.2 million people, with direct economic losses totaling $241.9 billion [6]. - Flooding was the most frequent disaster globally, occurring 128 times and affecting approximately 48.8 million people [6].