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Tokyo ends record 37-day consecutive rainfall streak

Overview

Tokyo has ended its record-breaking streak of consecutive rainfall, which lasted from August 27 to October 2. The 37-day period marks the longest continuous rain in the capital since record-keeping began in 1886, surpassing the previous 2019 record of 33 days.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that Tokyo received 696.5 mm of rain since the start of September, more than triple the typical seasonal amount. This extreme weather was driven by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, which increased ocean temperatures and atmospheric moisture. The prolonged wet conditions were further exacerbated by a stalled autumn atmospheric front and multiple typhoons, including Typhoon Krovanh and Typhoon Dujuan.

The prolonged wet weather and typhoons caused significant disruptions. Dujuan was linked to at least 13 deaths from flooding and landslides, the cancellation of 275 flights, and the suspension of JR rail services. In Chiba Prefecture, landslides, road collapses, and power outages affecting over 600 households forced more than 100 people to evacuate.

In eastern Japan, September recorded the highest rainfall and lowest sunshine duration since 1946. These conditions impacted tourism in Nikko and Chiba, and caused rice crops to fall in the agricultural sector. While the rain has finally ceased in Tokyo, weather conditions remain unstable across the region.

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Japan Meteorological Agency · Tokyo · Chiba · El Niño · Chiba Prefecture

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  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Tokyo breaks record with 37 consecutive days of rain

    Tokyo has broken its all-time rainfall record with 37 consecutive days of rain. The extreme weather, linked to typhoons and El Niño, caused significant flooding, deaths, and infrastructure disruptions.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Tokyo hits record 35 consecutive days of rainfall

    Tokyo has hit a record 35 consecutive days of rain, with rainfall levels in September reaching nearly three times the normal amount due to El Niño and climate change.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources
    Tokyo sets record for longest consecutive rainfall streak

    Tokyo has recorded its longest consecutive rainfall streak since 1886, with 34 to 35 days of rain driven by El Niño, autumn rain fronts, and typhoons, causing agricultural and landslide concerns.

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