Heavy rain and flooding in central Japan affect parts of Nagoya, but city officials say Asian Games venues and athletes arriving early are unharmed. Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa tells reporters that there are no concerns about the venues’ condition and that the event proceeds as scheduled.
Outlets report the Asian Games open Sept. 19 in Nagoya and surrounding areas and run through Oct. 4. One outlet adds that around 400 athletes and staff staying in converted shipping containers are briefly evacuated to higher ground during the heaviest rainfall, then return once conditions stabilize. The coverage aligns on the same official assessment from Hirosawa: despite flooding, planners do not expect disruptions to the games.
While some reports focus on the mayor’s reassurance about venues and continuing preparations, others include details of short-term evacuations for athletes housed in temporary container units. All sources characterize the situation as managed and not affecting the overall staging of the event.
