Tokyo suffers longest streak of rainy days on record
Summary
Tokyo has recorded 34 straight days of rain, the longest streak on record, as heavy downpours and flooding continue across the wider region. Japan’s weather agency said El Nino and persistent weather patterns have helped prolong the rainy spell.
Key Points
- Tokyo has logged 34 consecutive rainy days, the longest streak since records began in 1886.
- Japan’s weather agency said El Nino and lingering weather systems are contributing to the prolonged rainfall.
- Central Tokyo received 629 millimetres of rain in September through Monday, nearly three times the normal amount.
- The wet weather in Tokyo comes as flooding in Thailand has affected 1.7 million people and killed 23 since mid-September.
