Volkswagen will suffer production interruptions at some plants due to the floods in Slovenia disrupting supply chains, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.
VW will pause T-Roc output at its Autoeuropa plant in Setubal, Portugal, for several weeks in September. The T-Roc small crossover is the brand’s top seller in Europe and the floods have severely affected a Slovenian company that supplies engine parts for the vehicle.
Flooding caused by storms inundated the factory floors with water and mud, causing damage estimated at €100m (R2bn), according to Automotive News Europe. Slovenia has been hit by devastating floods after rivers broke through their banks, leading to the deaths of at least six people.
Output of other models across the automaker’s European factory network may also be hit after a supplier in Slovenia was affected by flooding in the country.
“Efforts are being made to fully resume production at this facility. In addition, the Volkswagen Group supports the on-site cleanup work with specialist personnel,” the spokesperson said.
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