Typhoon No. 25 (Dujuan) is expected to affect parts of Japan during the Silver Week holiday period, with the strongest impacts initially expected in the Ogasawara Islands before the system moves toward the Izu Islands and Kanto region. With warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, high waves, flooding of low-lying areas, river rises and landslides, impacts in the Kanto regions are expected from September 20-21.

Between 5-7 million people will visit Munich during the period of September 19 and October 4, for the annual Oktoberfest beer festival. The primary celebrations will take place at the Theresienwiese fairground, where large crowds are expected throughout the festival period, particularly during evenings and weekends. The event will involve increased pedestrian, vehicle congestion in the surrounding area and heightened security and police presence.

The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October, with the opening ceremony scheduled to take place in Nagoya. Heightened security and increased police presence is expected in areas surrounding the Games. Road closures, public transportation delays, security checkpoints, random searches, and travel disruption are all expected throughout the cities.

Pilots with the SNPL union plan to strike on September 13-14 following inconclusive negotiations with EasyJet Airlines management for improved working conditions. EasyJet operates in 21 French airports, including primary international travel hub Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Strikes will cause travel delays and flight cancellations, and residual delays are possible beyond the strike’s conclusion.

The rally is expected to begin near Kahlenberg and move toward Leopoldsberg, with localized disruption expected along the route and near gathering points. The annual event has previously attracted counter-protesters, prompting police intervention and increased security measures. Further counter-demonstrations or clashes between opposing groups are possible, and travelers should expect a heightened police presence in the area.

Thousands of people are expected to participate in Catalonia Day celebrations across Barcelona, Spain. La Diada, Catalonia’s National Day, is marked annually on September 11 with cultural, political, and pro-independence events. In 2026, major pro-independence demonstrations are scheduled in Barcelona, Girona, and Amposta, with two marches in Barcelona converging at Plaça de Catalunya. Large crowds are expected to cause localized disruption, road closures, and pressure on public transportation.

El Niño rains are expected to exacerbate Panama’s rainy season, increasing the threat of Dengue Fever transmission due to higher levels of mosquito populations. Panama has already seen 6,000 cases of the disease this year, with the metropolitan region having the largest numbers of infected. Dengue Fever commonly causes fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea and rash.

Commuter and long-distance rail services between Helsinki and Turku will experience significant disruptions throughout September due to construction. Services will be suspended during four weekends, from September 5-7, 13-14, 19-21 and 27-28. E, U, L and Y commuter services will not operate during affected periods and will be replaced by