Desk: Cars drowned, bikes drowned, the roads became flooded and the damage was incalculable… Before the Asian Games, it seemed as if there was a devastating rain in Nagoya, Japan and then a flood like situation occurred in this city. The Asian Games is to start from 19th September and before that this city of Japan is in big trouble. According to reports, 104.5 mm of rain fell in Nagoya in just one hour, due to which the entire city was flooded. Let us tell you that after 136 years, there has been so much rain in Nagoya. This is the highest rainfall in an hour since records began in 1890.

Nagoya's sewage system is quite amazing but due to so much rain it also collapsed. Due to flood, roads were submerged and traffic came to a standstill. Cars and bikes were seen floating on the roads. Weather officials have also issued the highest level of flood warning. Due to this flood, the players who reached Nagoya for the Asian Games are also in trouble. According to reports, more than 400 players have been taken to safe places. Nagoya officials say every player is safe. Let us tell you that the Indian hockey team has also reached Japan.

The highest level 5 warning has been issued in Chikusa, Moriyama, Meito wards of Nagoya city. Flood warning has also been issued on Shonai River and Yada River. The water level in some rivers reached or went above flood level. Due to this flood, more than 200 vehicles got stuck, many underpasses and underground areas were closed. Water also entered the houses of many people. Some people have been hurt. According to reports, more than 3000 people have taken shelter in safe areas.

According to Nagoya Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa, there has been no damage to the venues due to this flood. The Asian Games will start on time. The Asian Games will continue till October 4, in which more than 11,000 players from 45 countries are participating.