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  • Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Global Environmental Change

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  • Cold-wave disasters pose significant threats to life and property globally.
  • Understanding global patterns of cold extremes is crucial, especially in the context of a warming climate.
  • Existing research has not fully elucidated the trends and impacts of cold-wave disasters worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the global frequency, mortality, and economic damages of cold-wave disasters from 1951 to 2023.
  • To analyze temporal trends in cold-wave disaster frequency and mortality.
  • To assess regional variations and identify areas most vulnerable to cold-wave impacts.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the EM-DAT database to identify and analyze cold-wave disaster events.
  • Applied linear regression models to assess annual and decadal trends in disaster frequency and mortality.
  • Calculated "deaths per disaster" as a key indicator of vulnerability.

Main Results:

  • A total of 312 cold-wave disasters were recorded across 70 countries, resulting in 17,933 deaths and US $52.48 billion in damages.
  • Disaster frequency showed a significant increasing trend over time (0.14 events/year).
  • While annual mortality trends were not significant, decadal mortality showed a significant increase; Asia accounted for over half of global deaths, with India experiencing the most events and fatalities.

Conclusions:

  • Contrary to expectations in a warming world, cold-wave disasters have globally increased.
  • Mortality from cold waves disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries.
  • Strengthened early-warning systems, equitable adaptation strategies, and international cooperation are essential to mitigate the impacts of increasing cold-wave disasters.