In Nagoya, Japan, 150 mm of rain fell in an hour, drains overflowed, roads turned into ponds, water entered buildings, subway stations and malls.

The life system has been badly affected by the record level stormy rain, flood warning has been issued in the city, the rain is expected to continue today.

The Asian Games are also scheduled in Nagoya from September 19. Water entered the venues of some of the competitions, but no athletes or staff members were harmed, all were evacuated safely.

Nagoya’s mayor says the Asian Games from September 19 to October 4 will go ahead as scheduled.