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Tokyo records 35 consecutive days of rain

Original: # Japan Tokyo experienced a record 35 consecutive days of rain through late September, driven by a combination of climat

Tokyo has recorded rain for 35 consecutive days through late September, a record streak according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The agency attributes the unusually persistent wet weather to a combination of climate change and El Niño effects. The prolonged rain has drawn attention to shifting weather patterns in Japan and the wider impact of a warming climate on seasonal conditions.

Why now: The record rain streak attributed to climate change and El Niño is striking news amid ongoing discussion of extreme weather.

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