{
  "id": 6400918,
  "title": "Asian Games 2026 In Crisis? Torrential Rain Floods Venues, Athletes Evacuated | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/asian-games-2026-in-crisis-torrential-rain-floods-venues-athletes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T08:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asian-games-2026-in-crisis-torrential-rain-floods-venues-athletes-evacuated-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, finds itself in turmoil just 10 days before the event is set to commence. Heavy rain has battered the region, causing severe flooding that has forced the evacuation of athletes and staff from the Philippines delegation. A Level 5 flood warning was issued after 104mm of rain fell within an hour, making it the city's heaviest rainfall in recorded history since 1890. The Shonai River, which flows through Nagoya, was visibly swollen in viral videos showing flooded streets and submerged venues. The evacuees took refuge in a parking building for about three hours before returning home. Authorities have shut down subways, stranded commuters, and inundated roads, raising concerns about the safety and readiness of the venues. India, one of the participating nations, has already adapted its hockey team's kit to a traditional look, signaling resilience despite the adversity. The full extent of the flooding's impact on the Games remains uncertain, but the situation underscores the significant disruption caused by the unexpected weather event.",
  "summary": "The Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya have been hit by a major setback just 10 days before the tournament is scheduled to begin. Nagoya has experienced torrential rainfall, with videos circulating online showing severe flooding in and around venues linked to the Games. The extreme weather has raised concerns over preparations and the safety of athletes and officials. Meanwhile in Nagoya, Japan The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}