Intense Rain in Western Japan Shuts Down Mazda and Daihatsu Plants

Heavy rainfall in western Japan has killed over 100 people as of Monday, mainly in Okayama, Ehime and Hiroshima prefectures. Many are still missing.

Key infrastructure is affected by the disaster in the affected region such as highways, railways and power supplies. Businesses are also affected by the disaster.

Japanese automaker Daihatsu has decided to suspend the operations at four auto plants including the main one in Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture and a factory in Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture.

Mazda Motors Corporation has decided to halt production at its main factory in Fuchu, Hiroshima Prefecture and a factory in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture.