TOKYO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Eastern Japan recorded the most rainfall for September since data became available in 1946, as well as the fewest hours of sunshine for the month, the country's weather agency said Thursday.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's report on the month, precipitation in the region was more than double the September average, while sunshine hours were only about half the norm.
The agency attributed the weather conditions mainly to frequent approaches by typhoons and a stagnant autumn rain front.
The prolonged rain had a wide-ranging impact on daily life and economic activity.
In particular, Typhoon Dujuan, which approached the Pacific coast of eastern Japan last week, brought record downpours, triggered landslides and river flooding, and left 14 people dead in areas near Tokyo.
In central Tokyo, rain has fallen every day since Aug. 27, extending the streak to 37 consecutive days as of Friday, the longest on record.
The weather agency, however, predicts a far sunnier October for most of the country. ■
