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Japan's Rainy Season Ends Early, Sparks Wildfire Concerns

6/28/2025

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Japan's rainy season has concluded a remarkable three weeks ahead of schedule, setting a new record in the west, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. This unusual shift, driven by climate change, follows last year's scorching summer and the driest winter since 1946, heightening the threat of wildfires and extreme weather across the nation.

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Story summary

Japan's rainy season has concluded a remarkable three weeks ahead of schedule, setting a new record in the west, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. This unusual shift, driven by climate change, follows last year's scorching summer and the driest winter since 1946, heightening the threat of wildfires and extreme weather across the nation.