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Formula 1 is monitoring a cyclone threatening the Brazilian Grand Prix, which could cause weather-related disruptions, including delays or cancellations of qualifying and sprint sessions, with specific rules in place for points allocation and grid formation if sessions are affected.
Play at the US Open golf tournament was suspended due to heavy rain at Oakmont, raising concerns about finishing the final round on Sunday as scheduled, with potential continuation into Monday.
Tokyo experienced its first snowfall of the year, causing transportation disruptions, flight cancellations, and minor injuries from slipping. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicted up to 21 inches of snow in mountainous areas north of Tokyo, cautioning drivers to avoid non-essential travel. The heavy snowfall disrupted trains and grounded over 100 flights, with about 40 people sustaining minor injuries.
Typhoon Koinu caused disruption in Taiwan, making landfall as a category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 135mph. Heavy rain and intense winds damaged trees, billboards, and homes, leading to power outages and transportation cancellations. One death and 304 injuries have been reported so far. In India, heavy rain caused a Himalayan glacial lake to burst its banks, resulting in severe flooding and the death of at least 18 people, with over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are being hampered by washed-away bridges and fast-flowing waters.
The Seattle Storm had to alter their travel plans due to thunderstorms in the Northeast, causing their flight to Washington to be canceled. With limited alternative options, the team decided to take a five-hour bus ride to D.C. instead. This comes after a busy travel week for the Storm, who played games in Boston and New York. The WNBA has implemented charter flights for back-to-back games, but teams still fly commercially for other games.