VIDEO: Sri Lanka under no immediate threat
March 15, 2011 05:56 pm
Sri Lanka faces no immediate threat from the explosion that occurred in the Fukushima Nuclear plant in Japan which was feared to have caused a nuclear leakage, the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority Chairman Prof. Wimaladharma Abeywickerma stated.
Speaking at a press briefing today (March 15) he stated that although no emergency regulations were taken in countries such as China, Taiwan and Russia, an emergency situation has only been declared in South Korea.
With fears of radiation and harmful environmental pollutants being carried along the wind to other nations, Prof. Abeywickrema added that experts have revealed that the wind will carry any hazardous pollutants across the Pacific ocean while Sri Lanka will not feel the effects of this greatly.
The Power and Energy Ministry meanwhile stated that in view of the numerous false emails and sms messages that have been circulating regarding the incident, the public can get accurate information by visiting www.iaea.org or calling 2533449.
