Tokyo Records 34-Day Rain Streak
A record of 34 consecutive days of rain was recorded in Tokyo.
Consensus
- Tokyo experienced 34 consecutive days of rain.
- The rain began on August 27.
- This is a record for the longest continuous rainfall in Tokyo's meteorological history.
- The previous record was 33 days, set in 2019.
- The prolonged rainfall was caused by an autumnal atmospheric front and multiple typhoons.
- Rainfall continued into early October, with forecasts indicating more rain on September 30.
Points of divergence
- The national meteorological agency reported the record, noting that observations have been conducted since 1886. — m24
- Bangkok experienced over 300 mm of rainfall, leading to floods affecting 52,000 households, with canals overflowing and dozens of major roads partially or fully paralyzed. — m24
- The governor of Bangkok declared the entire capital a disaster zone and set up temporary shelters in schools housing about 4,900 people. — m24
- The heaviest rainfall occurred on September 21, with 156 mm recorded. — interfax
- Total rainfall from August 27 to September 28 amounted to 629 mm, roughly three times the average for September. — interfax
- Rain is expected to continue through Thursday, especially in eastern Japan. — interfax
- Sunshine duration in Tokyo reached only 45.8 hours by September 28, about 40% of the normal level. — riamo
- A new typhoon moving toward the Izu Islands is an additional factor. — riamo
Coverage (3 sources)
- Historic record: rain in Tokyo for 34 days in a row — РИАМО
- Record rainfall duration in Tokyo - 34 days in a row — Интерфакс
- Record-length rains recorded in Tokyo — Москва 24