Nuclear Meltdown

Japan says radiation levels rising around reactors

(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-03-15 10:54

TOKYO - Radiation levels around quake-stricken nuclear reactors in northeastern Japan are rising but there are no plans to extend the 20-km evacuation zone, the government said on Tuesday.

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An explosion at the No 4 reactor likely caused the new radiation which could rise to levels that may affect health around the reactors.