WorldWeather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France

Relentless rain in Japan’s Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures caused rivers to burst their banks, triggering flash floods and mudslides; Himi recorded 361.5mm in 24 hours. Severe convective storms also hit western Europe, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, large hail and a significant tornado to south-west France.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-28 08:02Original