Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant hit by Second Explosion
The Japanese officials have stated that a second explosion took place at one of the reactors from the nuclear power plant affected by the earthquake.
It seems that the second explosion took place at the Unit 3 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, and more and more people are concerned about a full nuclear meltdown. The officials have stated on Saturday that the second explosion could take place, and it did. However, despite of both explosions, the radiation levels are low, according to the Japanese officials. It seems that the reactor’s container was not damaged by the explosions, but a certain amount of radiation managed to escape. The officials have stated that at least 11 people were injured by the second explosion. However, the biggest reason for concern is represented by the second reactor, as its temperature is on a constant rise, and it seems that it can not be lowered. The officials have also stated that since the 8.9 earthquake which hit the country on Friday, the country has been hit by numerous aftershocks, the most recent one having a 6.5 magnitude.
Currently, the death toll is estimated to be around 10,000 people, but there still are numerous people that are missing. Hajime Sato, a government official in Lwate prefecture, which is one of the most affected areas, said that the situation is very grim, and that people do everything they can in order to survive. They have very short amounts of food and water, and they hope that they will be able to survive on them until they receive help. The temperatures from the country are very low, and millions of people have been left without heat, food, and water. Naoto Kan, the prime minister of Japan, said that more than 100,000 soldiers, 200 medical teams, 2,500 police, and 1,100 emergency service teams were sent in the areas affected by the earthquake. It seems that the economical situation of the country is collapsing as well, as the Japanese shares have dropped at the stock exchange. It is believed that the country will have a very tough job recovering from the calamity.
