Tokyo Sets Record with 34 Days of Continuous Rain

Tokyo has experienced 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest streak on record since 1886, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). This unprecedented weather pattern is influenced by climate change, which increases atmospheric moisture, and the El Niño phenomenon, which alters weather patterns globally.

Masayuki Kyoda, an official at JMA, noted that the current weather map is affected by El Niño, leading to prolonged autumn rain fronts due to a high-pressure system in the Pacific. Although a direct link to climate change cannot be established, a JMA report from the previous year indicated that global warming is impacting Japan's weather, including increased precipitation.

Central Tokyo recorded 629 millimeters (24.8 inches) of rain in September, nearing the September record of 670.9 millimeters set in 1958. The previous record for consecutive rainy days was 33 days, set between June 27 and July 29, 2019.