The cold drop or DANA that affected Valencia turning its streets into rivers has forced Mercadona to stop operations at its main logistics platform in Valencia, located at the junction of the A-3 and A-7, from where it serves its stores in the Valencian Community.
"We have to assess the damage, but we expect it will be significant. We hope nobody was injured. We know that there are workers who have not been able to leave their companies and who are waiting to evacuate," stated Carlos Peinado, manager of the Reva business association, where the logistics platforms of Mercadona, Carrefour, and others are located.
The danger is that the Poio ravine will overflow, causing even more flooding. The floods threaten different companies, such as Andreu World and Mercadona suppliers such as Verdifresh.
In addition, the Ribarroja area, which was particularly affected by the DANA, has two large logistics platforms that affect the food supply chain. Sector 12 is home to Carrefour, while Oliveral is home to Mercadona.
According to Juan Roig's supermarket chain, the water entered the logistics block. Now the center is at a standstill, the workers are fine, and the shops were served in the morning. The duration of the DANA and the re-establishment of communication routes will be key to start supplying supermarkets once again.
The latest information regarding the main roads (A-3, A-7, AP-7) is that there are problems since yesterday afternoon that still need to be solved.
Source: economiadigital.es