Tokyo suffers longest streak of rainy days on record

Tokyo has experienced 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest streak on record since 1886, according to Japan's weather agency. This streak surpasses the previous record of 33 days, which occurred between June 2 and July 3, although the exact dates of the current streak are not specified.

The Japan Meteorological Agency attributes the unusual weather pattern to a combination of factors, including El Nino, which shifts winds, air pressure, and cloud patterns, and a high-pressure system in the Pacific that is lingering longer than usual.

According to Masayuki Kyoda, an official at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the current weather pattern is also influenced by higher temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. While it is not possible to directly link the streak to climate change, a JMA report last year concluded that global warming is impacting Japan's weather long-term, including through more precipitation.

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