the estimate comes as the devastating earthquake and tsunami have disrupted theation's production networks in the auto and i.t. industries. the problems at the fukushima nuclear plants and the economic impact from rotating power cuts are not factored into the calculation. the damage is more than double the $100 billion caused by the kobe quake in western japan 16 years ago. the world bank says japan's past experience suggests an accelerated reconstruction effort and the slowdown will likely be temporary. >>> meanwhile, the bank calls for a close watch oh the whole east asian economic region as the disaster could slow japanese exports of semiconductors and auto parts to other asian nations. >>> japanese automakers have also been hit hard by the quake. toyota motor has decided to delay the restart of its production in japan to beyond wednesday. the carmaker initially planned to reopen its 235rk9ies on wednesday but it says it cannot get enough parts. toyota said that the unresolved problems at the fukushima nuclear power plant are preventing some of its suppliers from restarting production.