Tokyo's Record Continuous Rain and Rain Fatigue
Record continuous rainfall in Tokyo has led to health issues among city residents and sharp increases in vegetable prices.
Japan's capital, Tokyo, set a historical record by receiving continuous rain for 35 consecutive days under the influence of climate change and El Niño, causing "rain fatigue" among city residents.
Rain Record Broken in Tokyo
Japan's capital, Tokyo, experienced its longest consecutive rainy spell since records began in 1886, receiving continuous rain for 35 days in a row due to the effects of climate change and El Niño.
Sunlight Decreased and Health Affected
While central Tokyo received 629 millimeters of rainfall from the beginning of September until Monday—about three times the normal level—the sun did not appear at all for 14 days.
Experts note that prolonged rain, low atmospheric pressure, and high humidity can lead to physical and mental health issues such as headaches and dizziness.
Vegetable Prices and Living Conditions
Due to crop damage in agricultural regions, there has been a sharp increase in vegetable prices, with a supermarket employee in the capital stating that the price of lettuce more than doubled to reach 450 yen.
City residents who were unable to dry their laundry and had to use local laundromats complained about rain fatigue on social media.
Impact of El Niño and Climate Change
Japan Meteorological Agency officials explained that El Niño, which warms the Pacific Ocean, has intensified extreme weather patterns and caused autumn rain fronts to linger longer than usual.