Asian Games venues and athletes unharmed by extensive flooding in Nagoya, Japan
Summary
Heavy rain caused flooding in Nagoya, Japan, where the Asian Games will take place starting September 19, 2026. Despite the flooding, the venues and athletes were not harmed, and the city expects the Games to proceed as planned.Key Facts
- Nagoya experienced heavy rain and flooding on September 8, 2026.
- The flooding affected roads, homes, and public transportation like buses and subways.
- About 400 athletes and staff living in temporary housing were moved to higher ground for safety.
- There were some leaking roofs at sports venues but no serious damage reported.
- The Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4, 2026.
- More than 11,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries and regions are expected to compete.
- The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris had around 10,700 athletes, fewer than the Asian Games.
- Around 3,500 people sought shelter at emergency centers during the flooding.
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