Damage to suppression pool
The suppression pool of Reactor 2 at the Fukushima plant seems to have been damaged. Fuel rods meltdown is likely in progress. Radiation leakage detected. Awaiting more details.
Aftershocks in Tokyo
A few strong aftershocks felt in Tokyo. No reports of any damage. All safe. ——————————————— Posted from WordPress for Android
Earthquake related Japanese vocabulary
Structures 木造住宅 もくぞうじゅうたく homes built of wood 中層建物 ちゅうそうたてもの a mid-sized high rise building 空港 くうこう airport 港 みなと port 港周辺 みなとしゅうへん the area around the port 倒壊した家 とうかいしたいえ collapsed houses 倒壊家屋 とうかいかおく collapsed houses 建物の屋根 たてもののやね the roofs of buildings 瓦礫 がれき tiles and pebbles, debris Energy 計画停電 けいかくていでん planned power outage 核燃料 かくねんりょう […]
Find a doctor in Japan in 6 languages
AMDA Inernational Medical Center can help find a doctor in Japan in six languages. Number to dial: 03-5285-8088. http://amda-imic.com/lng_eng/
Tokai Daini plant status
The Tokai Daini plant is expected to be safely cooled down by Tuesday morning. Source: Japan Atomic Power.
Supermarkets running out of stock
As people stock up on food and supplies suffer due to transportation problems, supermarkets are struggling to maintain their inventory. Shelves of most items lie empty by 5 in the evening. In fact, many stores have closed in the afternoon today as they sold out everything very quickly. In a country of plenty, these are […]
Partial power cuts in Group 5
Power cuts in some of the areas that fall under Group 5 of the TEPCO listing – Ibaraki and Shizuoka prefectures. TEPCO lists available here: http://www.tepco.co.jp/index-j.html
All tsunami warnings lifted
All tsunami warnings in Japan have now been lifted.
Train services affected in Tokyo
Most train companies in Tokyo are running at greatly reduced capacity due to shortage in power supply. The Govt. is encouraging people to use cycles or walk whenever possible and conserve electricity so that demand and supply of power can be balanced.
People not leaving Japan in huge numbers
There is no truth to rumours that thousands of people are leaving Japan to get away from a “nuclear disaster”. People are monitoring the situation constantly and officials are working extremely hard to ensure the safety of everyone in Japan.