Nagoya Reels from Record Rain, Stranding Commuters and Flooding City The torrential downpour that hit Nagoya last week was a stark reminder of Japan's vulnerability to extreme climate conditions.
The country's struggles to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable environment are evident in the recent incident. Commuters and residents bore the brunt of the disaster.
Over 1,600 people took shelter at evacuation centers, while 200 vehicles were damaged or destroyed by the floods.