Tokyo succumbs to ‘rain fatigue’ after a record 35 consecutive days of showers
The record rainfall has been blamed on a combination of climate change and El Niño, which has created a prolonged high pressure front in the Pacific
TL;DR
- Tokyo has experienced a record 35 consecutive days of rain.
- Experts attribute the prolonged rainfall to climate change and El Niño.
- The record rain has caused a sharp rise in vegetable prices, particularly leafy greens.
- The weather is negatively impacting tourism and residents' physical and mental health.
- Central Tokyo has received nearly three times the normal amount of rain for September.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency noted that global warming is affecting Japan's weather long-term, including more precipitation.
- Residents are experiencing 'rain fatigue' and complaining on social media about the continuous downpours.