Japan has broken a 140 year record after 34 straight days of rain
- Tokyo has recorded 35 consecutive days of rain, with experts attributing the phenomenon to climate change & El Niño.
- Tokyo received 629 millimeters of rain since early September, nearly three times the average amount for this period.
- Only 45.8 hours of sunshine were recorded, representing the second lowest total in history for this timeframe.
- Health issues such as headaches and dizziness have surged, linked to prolonged rain & high humidity.
Source: theguardian.com
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