Mazda says it will restart operations at Hiroshima Plant and Hofu Plant, which have been suspended since the day-time shift on July 7 following exceptionally heavy rains and floods.
Starting from the morning of July 12, the Ujina Plant No. 1 and Ujina Plant No. 2 at the Hiroshima Plant will start operations on a single-shift basis, and the Hofu Plant will restart normal operations.
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Mazda plans to continue operations as stated above until July 20 in "consideration of safety and the logistics situation, but our highest priority is on supporting the recovery of the region". It said it will announce changes to the production system effective from July 21 separately.
In a statement, Mazda also said it wishes to convey its "heartfelt sympathy and concern for all people affected by the recent record rains. We would like to express our sincere condolences to those affected, and we pray for a prompt recovery in all affected areas."
Vehicle manufacturers, including Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Daihatsu, suspended production at several plants over the weekend and these were still closed on Monday due to concerns over safety, traffic disruption and parts supplies.
Devastating flash floods and landslides in Japan so far have left more than 90 fatalities and 50 people missing, and have prompted the evacuation of over 2m people from their homes.
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