Nagoya in Japan's Aichi Prefecture was hit by torrential rain on Tuesday (Sept. 8), with hourly rainfall in some areas breaking historical records. At least four people were injured in Aichi Prefecture, while the heavy rain severely disrupted local transport. Several competition venues set to be used for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya were also reported to have suffered water leaks.
Videos posted by several Japanese users on social media showed streets severely flooded by the downpour, with water levels approaching pedestrians' knees. In some areas, rushing water smashed the glass of buildings and carried away objects.
Staircases were turned into what appeared to be small waterfalls, while goods inside convenience stores floated in floodwater. Manhole covers also became points of water backflow, creating multiple "fountains" on the roads.
According to Kyodo News, Nagoya was hit by intense rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, with hourly precipitation exceeding 100 millimeters in some areas, setting a new record in the city's meteorological observation history.
Several subway lines in the city were temporarily suspended because of the heavy rain, while serious flooding was reported in multiple underground passageways. Some sections of the Tokaido Shinkansen were also temporarily suspended on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in delays to more than 140 trains and affecting approximately 98,000 passengers.
The report also quoted Nagoya municipal authorities as saying that the heavy rain had affected the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which are scheduled to open on Sept. 19. Several competition venues were reported to have experienced water leaks, and relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation and its potential impact.
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