Tokyo: Tropical Storm Nepartak, heading toward northeastern Japan, is expected to make landfall on Honshu, the largest island, on Tuesday night local time.
According to reports, the storm could impact the Olympic Games as it brings up to 150 mm (5.9 inches) of rain to some regions over the next few days.
The tropical storm is currently tracking west-northwestward at 35 kph (22 mph) according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Tuesday morning local time in Japan, Nepartak will take a northward turn, heading toward the city of Sendai in the northern part of Honshu island.
Although the storm is expected to make landfall near Ishinomaki on Tuesday evening, areas as far south as Osaka could see up to 25 millimeters (1 inch) of rain.
Tokyo is also forecast to see up to 25 millimeters (1 inch) of rainfall in some areas through Wednesday, along with gusty tropical storm force winds, which could put a damper on outdoor Olympic activities.
Rowing events at the Sea Forest Waterway scheduled for Tuesday have been moved to Wednesday and Thursday due to the approaching storm.
On the bright side, Nepartak could provide much-needed relief from sweltering heat the Games are enduring this year.
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