TOKYO, Reuters – On Wednesday, a major water supply disruption in central Japan caused more than 130 businesses to lose their water supplies near the plant. Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:)

Japan’s manufacturing center was at risk of causing disruptions for major auto and power firms.

Toyota spokespersons stated that they were using well water at their factories in order to manage the disruption. JERA, Japan’s most powerful power generator, stated that two of its plants were shut down due to water shortages.

Officials have released a statement stating that the leakage at Meiji Irrigation Works occurred earlier in the day. It affected the supply of Anjo Water Treatment Plant in Aichi Prefecture (Central Japan). According to the statement the outage affected the supply of 131 businesses, most notably in the auto industry.

A representative from Aichi Public Enterprise Bureau said that supply was not stopped entirely at 11.15 a.m. Reuters also reported that it wasn’t clear when this disruption will end.

According to an official of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the source of the leakage is still under investigation.

According to a spokesperson, Toyota will continue as normal on Wednesday but would keep an eye on the situation thereafter.

Denso Corp. is a significant supplier to Toyota. It said that five of its Toyota factories have tapped into the water storage system in order for them to carry on their operations. A spokesperson for Denso Corp stated that the company would use water supply trucks to provide water and well water as needed.

One of the major Toyota factories had previously planned to stop production due to parts shortages resulting from the COVID-19 Shanghai lockdown.

Toyota Industries (OTC) Corp stated that five of its plants are saving water and using stored water to avoid the problem with industrial water.

Kyodo News reported Osaka Gas Co would cease operation at two power stations in the prefecture because of the water suspension.