Nuclear watchdog IAEA backs Japan on releasing Fukushima water in ocean

International Atomic Energy ncy (IAEA) backed Japanese government plan to release rioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean. After visiting Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on February 26, IAEA Director General Rafael Maria Grossi expressed satisfaction over efforts me by Japan following nuclear disaster.

“I’ve witnessed a very systematic and meticulous effort to deal with every obstacle you have been finding along way,” said Grossi.

In December 2019, ecomy and industry ministry h proposed grual release or evaporation of rioactive water stored at tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant. proposal came after government and plant operator recognised inability to get rid of more than one million tons of rioactive water, treated and stored due to opposition from local fishermen and residents.

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Last month, an expert panel h vised Japanese government to release rioactive water into ocean or vaporise it into air. government h asked IAEA to review panel report to which Grossi said that committee’s report comprehensive and based on scientific analysis. IAEA, in a statement, said that global nuclear watchdog considers disposal options as technically feasible and in line with international practice.

“Once a decision is taken on way forward, IAEA would be rey to assist in its implementation, for example in riation monitoring,” said Grossi.

”It could help provide reassurance to public – in Japan and elsewhere – that any releases of water would be within international standards,” he ded.

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Nuclear catastrophe of 2011

In 2011, Japan recorded one of largest earthquakes in history which triggered catastrophic Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. It was most severe nuclear disaster since Cherbyl disaster of 1986, triggered by Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on 11 March 2011.

However, investigations showed that Fukushima catastrophe was man-me in nature and could have been avoided even after earthquake. National Diet of Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission (NAIIC) found out that plant operator h failed to meet basic safety requirements which led to disaster.

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