Japan hit by new earthquake, no damage to nuclear plants
Japan has again been hit by another massive earthquake. Earthquake measuring 6 on Richter scale has hit north Japan. However, no damage has been reported yet.
March 23, 2011 / 11:22 IST
Japan has again been hit by another massive earthquake. Earthquake measuring 6 on Richter scale has hit north Japan. However, no damage has been reported yet.
Moreover, Japanese Nuclear Agency has clarified that the fresh earthquake has not harmed any nuclear plants as of now.However, IAEA said that the nuclear complex is still emitting radiation but sources of the same have not been found. "We continue to see radiation coming from the site and the question is where exactly is that coming from?" added IAEA officials.Above-safety radiation levels have now been discovered in 11 types of vegetables from the Fukushima area in north-east Japan where the six-reactor plant was battered by a March 11 earthquake and tidal wave, the government said.Radiation has also been found in milk, tap water and the nearby Pacific sea, though Japan and experts insist levels are still far from dangerous to humans.Worsened by widespread ignorance of the technicalities of radiation, public anxiety has been growing round the world.With inputs from Reuters Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
