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Japan n-plant radiation to harm health: government

Radiation released by the damaged reactors at Fukushima No 1 nuclear power plant has been high enough to harm human health, said the Japanese government on Tuesday.

Updated on: Mar 15, 2011, 13:40:37 IST
IANS | By , Tokyo
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Radiation released by the damaged reactors at Fukushima No 1 nuclear power plant has been high enough to harm human health, said the Japanese government on Tuesday.

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An explosion took place early on Tuesday morning at the No 2 reactor of the crippled plant and a fire was also been reported at the No 4 reactor, causing more radiation near the complex, Xinhua reported.

Prime Minister Naoto Kan warned that further leaks are possible.

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