Unusually high radiation detection in the Japanese capital

Japanese media reported that the country's authorities have detected unusually high levels of radiation at one of the central districts in Japan's Tokyo capital. This area was immediately set up as a barrier to understand the cause.

Fukushima I. Power Plant

According to NHK, the newly discovered radioactivity is high in the Setagaya district, about 240km from the Fukushima I nuclear plant.

The latest test performed today showed a radiation level of 3.35 microsieverts / h, significantly higher than previous measurements and 50 times higher than the surrounding areas. This area has previously been decontaminated, but the figure shows that these measures have no impact on the level of radioactive contamination.

Setagaya officials say the cause of the increase in radiation may be due to radioactive rainwater falling into the area .

Within a range of 50-350m the " hot spot " has two kindergartens and schools. There is a barrier surrounding the contaminated area. Schools pay attention to ensure that children do not stay long in school and do not access dangerous areas.

Setagaya is often referred to as " Beverly Hills of Tokyo " because of the fact that this place is home to many luxurious villas of famous figures in Japan such as artists, senior politicians and big businessmen.

The Japanese press quoted a local government report saying that if the radiation level in the region continues to rise, the government will be forced to evacuate people in this area. Tests and measurements were also carried out in many areas of Tokyo.