Japan 's nuclear emergency agency goes further in describing the extent of damage . The Fukushima Daiichi plant was badly affected by an earthquake and tsunami in March . In that scenario , the company estimated the fuel rods may have broken but may not have completely melted . It is still leaking radiation, but it has been reduced to a level that can be safely handled for now.
Japan 's nuclear emergency agency goes further in describing the extent of damage . The Fukushima Daiichi plant was badly affected by an earthquake and tsunami in March . It is still leaking radiation, but it has been reduced to a level that can be safely handled for now.