Record rain in Chiba caused by unusually slow storm system, experts say
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-11 17:36 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Natural Disasters, Weather, Environment & Climate
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A rare thunderstorm system that would normally move rapidly instead remained nearly stationary for hours over Chiba Prefecture last month, contributing to the record rainfall that killed at least 13 people, researchers said Thursday.
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