2026 Asian Games: Typhoon Dujuan threatens Aichi-Nagoya as organizers postpone equestrian event

LR: Asian Games football match; a flooded area after heavy rain as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Japan. (Photo by Reuters) A powerful typhoon approaching Japan’s Pacific coast has raised fears of possible disruption to the 2026 Asian Games, with organizers taking precautionary measures and postponing equestrian all-around competitions as Typhoon Dujuan threatens to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country.The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that conditions could deteriorate rapidly as Dujuan moves towards eastern Japan. The storm was expected to pass Monday night near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, while heavy rain may continue until Tuesday.The agency also warned of the possibility of linear bands of rain over parts of the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions. Such systems can produce intense rain in a concentrated area for several hours, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.

Equestrian event postponed due to approaching storm

Although the venue of the Aichi-Nagoya Games did not experience significantly unfavorable weather on Monday morning, the organizers postponed the equestrian all-around competitions from Monday to Tuesday as a precaution. The change was also related to concerns about heavy rain and the delay in preparing the equestrian area.The wider weather situation has already affected traffic in Japan, where sections of highways have been closed. Authorities also warned of the risk of landslides and flooding in areas where the heaviest rain is expected.As for the Asian Games, the immediate impact remains focused on weather-sensitive outdoor events and transport as organizers continue to monitor conditions. Tokyo, which is hosting some Asian Games competitions, is also expected to experience the effects of the storm.