Tokyo, Japan, Sees 33 Consecutive Days of Rain, Nearing Record High

Tokyo, Japan, has recorded 33 consecutive days of rain in its central district, tying the all-time record.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, observation data from the Tokyo benchmark located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, showed consecutive precipitation for 33 days from August 27 to September 28.

This matches the previous record for the longest duration since statistics began in 1886, which was set from June 27 to July 29, 2019.

The prolonged rain is attributed to an autumn rain front stalling from around southern Kanto in eastern Honshu to near northern Kyushu, compounded by the frequent generation of typhoons.

With rain forecasted for September 29 as well, the country is expected to break the record for the longest consecutive rainfall.

In addition, the Kanto region is forecasted to see rainy days continue until October 1.

The Japan Meteorological Agency explained that while consecutive rainy days are relatively common during the summer rainy season, such a streak is rare during the transition period from summer to autumn.

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