Japanese media reported on Sep. 20 that Typhoon Dujuan, the 25th typhoon of the season, is approaching Japan and may affect events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. According to a plan released by the Asian Games organising committee, if the typhoon hits, the large cruise ship Costa Serena, which is accommodating athletes, may leave port to take shelter, while athletes who have not yet boarded will be moved to other facilities.
Japan's meteorological authorities forecast that Typhoon Dujuan is expected to approach the Kanto region around Sep. 21, with many areas issuing rain warnings. As a result, Tokyo and nearby Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures have cancelled marathon races, football matches and other sports events and activities.
Nagoya, located southwest of Tokyo, may also be hit by storms. According to a plan released by the Asian Games organising committee and the Nagoya Coast Guard, if the area near Nagoya Port is severely affected by the typhoon, an evacuation order will be issued in advance, and the Costa Serena will carry the athletes staying on board out of the port to take shelter. Athletes who fail to return to the cruise ship in time will be taken to other facilities to ensure their safety.
The Asian Games organising committee said that if some events cannot proceed as originally planned, it will discuss adjusting the schedule with the Olympic Council of Asia and relevant international federations.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened on Sep. 19 and will run until Oct. 4. To cut costs, the organisers did not build a large athletes' village in Nagoya, instead using cruise ships, container homes and hotels. On Sep. 8, Nagoya experienced heavy rain, and several Asian Games venues and related facilities leaked. Hundreds of athletes, media reporters, and relevant staff preparing for the Asian Games in the city were temporarily evacuated.
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