In a surprising turn of events, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced today that a partial power outage occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, resulting in the suspension of the discharge of treated water into the ocean. The external power supply to one of the systems at the plant was disrupted around 10:43 a.m. on the 24th of April.
The suspension of the treated water discharge, which had been ongoing since the 19th of April, has raised concerns about the potential impact on the environment and the safety of the surrounding areas. TEPCO reported that the monitoring posts around the plant, which measure radiation levels, were affected by the power outage.
This incident comes at a critical time for TEPCO, as the company continues its efforts to manage the decommissioning process and address the ongoing challenges at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. The suspension of the treated water discharge is expected to be a temporary setback, but it highlights the complex and delicate nature of the decommissioning process.
TEPCO has assured the public that they are working to restore power to the affected system and resume the discharge of treated water as soon as possible. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing risks and challenges associated with nuclear power plant decommissioning and the importance of maintaining strict safety protocols to protect the environment and public health.