Asian Games athletes unharmed after Nagoya flooding
By The BriefBrief
Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa said athletes and staff staying in converted shipping containers for the Asian Games were unharmed after extensive flooding. About 400 people were briefly evacuated to higher ground during heavy rain on September 8, 2026.
WHO:Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa
WHAT:He said Asian Games athletes and staff were unharmed after flooding and that about 400 were briefly evacuated to higher ground during heavy rain.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
WHERE:Nagoya, Japan
WHY:Heavy rain caused extensive flooding, prompting a brief evacuation to higher ground.
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