Record Rainfall Forces Asian Games Athletes to Flee The torrential downpour that swept through Nagoya, Japan has left a trail of disruption in its wake, forcing hundreds of athletes from their accommodation at the Asian Games.
The sudden and unrelenting rain, which reached 104mm (4 inches) in an hour, is a staggering amount even for a region accustomed to Japan's mercurial weather.
The fact that this deluge occurred mere days before the opening ceremony raises serious questions about the organizers' ability to cope with the consequences of climate change.