There were further developments late on Tuesday GMT (5 a.m. in Japan) at the Fukushima power plant when reactor four caught fire following explosions at the other three, Tokyo Electric and Power announced.
Three blasts in four days have left the country in real concern over the possibility of substantial radiation leaks, and even a complete meltdown. Latest reports were that the levels are actually reducing, although the tension remains.
The earthquake and resulting tsunami on Friday mean that the country is struggling to recover. Thousands have died and supplies of food and water are running low due to the difficulty of transportation.
The stock markets suffered too on Tuesday during the uncertainty about the country’s situation, including the massive insurance costs that were incurred as a result of all the damage.
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