Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-26 16:16 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Weather, World News, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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Japan’s summer is becoming hotter than ever due to global warming, but heatstroke is not the only concern from the rising temperatures. It is also triggering more rainfall — or sudden torrential rain that is hard to predict — causing significant damage in a short period of time.
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