Japan officials announce Fukushima nuclear site is finally stabilised

The nuclear reactors at Japan's Fukushima power plant, which has been damaged during last springs earth quake, have finally been stabilised, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has announced.

Fukushima power plant

The fatal earthquake and the following tsunami in March knocked out vital cooling systems, triggering radiation leaks and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
The Prime minister told the journalists, that the danger is not over yet, but at least the workers were finally able to stabilise the reactor.

"We are now moving from trying to stabilise the nuclear reactors to decommissioning them.

"The Japanese government promises to clarify the roadmap from here and do our utmost, while ensuring we operate the nuclear reactors as safely as possible, to decommission them."

The "battle is not over", he said, adding that the next phase would focus on the clean-up operation, including decontaminating the ground around the plant.

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R.S.