Tokyo 37-day record streak of rain comes to an end
Summary
A sunny weekend in Tokyo ended a record 37-day streak of rain, according to Japan's weather agency. The city has seen more than three times its normal September rainfall, with climate change and El Niño linked to heavier downpours across the region.
Key Points
- Tokyo's 37 consecutive days of rain ended over the weekend, marking the longest streak since records began in 1886.
- The Japanese capital received 696.5 millimetres of rain since the beginning of September, more than three times the normal level.
- Japan's weather agency linked the unusual rainfall pattern to broader climate conditions, including climate change and El Niño.
- Heavy flooding has also affected Thailand, where 1.7 million people have been impacted and 23 people have died since mid-September.
