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Why was the rain so bad?
The story mentions 'extremely unusual' rain, with over 360mm falling in 24 hours in parts of Chiba. This intensity is often linked to climate change, which can make extreme weather events more frequent and severe. Japan is particularly vulnerable to such events due to its geography and typhoon season.
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