Tropical storm threatens Asian Games in Nagoya
Cruise ship housing athletes may be forced to evacuate as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan
Quick Look
- Typhoon Dujuan is forecast to hit Japan, threatening the Asian Games in Nagoya.
- Contingency plans include evacuating the Costa Serena cruise ship, which houses athletes, if weather conditions in the Port of Nagoya deteriorate.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Asian Games are currently being held in Nagoya, with athletes housed on the cruise ship Costa Serena.
A coming tropical storm could force the cruise ship housing athletes at the Asian Games to set sail from Nagoya to seek refuge out at sea, while some events have been postponed due to the expected heavy rain.
Japan’s meteorological authorities forecast Typhoon Dujuan to hit the Izu Peninsula and Tokyo before reaching the coast of Nagoya on Monday.
Heavy rain warnings have been issued across several regions, with maximum sustained winds of 90km/h and gusts reaching 126km/h, casting a shadow over the Games.
Under contingency plans released by the organising committee and the Nagoya Coast Guard, an advance evacuation order will be issued if the Port of Nagoya area is severely affected, requiring the Costa Serena to set sail with whoever is on board at the time.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Costa Serena will set sail if Port of Nagoya is severely affected.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will the typhoon force the official cancellation of specific events?
- What is the exact number of athletes currently on the Costa Serena?
