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Japan's Meteorological Agency warned on June 19 that a tropical storm could make landfall on June 20, as heavy rain fell in western and eastern Japan. The storm is expected to affect Pacific coastal areas including Kanto and Tokai, and local governments have been asked to prepare for evacuations.
The 2026 World Cup, held across 16 cities in North America, faces severe weather challenges including heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and tropical storms. Thunderstorms have already caused delays in pre-tournament matches, while heat stress poses risks to players and fans. The uneven weather conditions across host cities raise competitive fairness concerns.
El Niño, the cyclical warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, is expected to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity but increase Pacific storm formation during the 2026 cyclone season. The phenomenon disrupts global wind and rain patterns, altering where and how many tropical cyclones develop worldwide.
