Fukushima I Nuclear Plant: Radiation Level at the Gate Is 70 Times the Normal

Up from 8 times as reported earlier.

From Yomiuri Shinbun (original in Japanese, 3/12/2011):

• The radiation level measured at the front gate of Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, about 1.5 km (about 1 mile) from the plant building was 70 times the normal level.

• They started the "controlled release" of radioactive steam from the reactors for both Fukushima I and Fukushima II Plants.

• Chief Cabinet Minister Edano told reporters that people need not panic as the Plants conduct the "controlled release". No impact on the health or the environment, he said.

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