Japan Nuclear Rumour

I'm sure you guys have heard of the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake that shook the whole of Japan.
One of the after effect of the earthquake was the failure and explosion of a nuclear facility in the Fukushima prefecture.

As can be seen on new,s the explosion of one of the reactors released a cloud of smoke and steam into the air. Officials have declared that it contains zero or very little radiation which means it isnt a health hazard.

A second explosion has just occured a few hours ago at the same plant but officials are refuting the claim that a nuclear meltdown has occured. BBC news has interview certain personnel in the relevant field that this scenario appears to be more like 3 mile island than Chernobyl.

A nuclear incident occurred on 3 mile island where the outer case of the reactor exploded BUT the radiation was contained!

There was been rumours spreading one saying the radiation will reach Penang hill at 4pm today which means it'll probably reach Nibong Tebal at around now, 5.20pm. Ladies and Gentleman, do we hear flash news of people in hong kong or taiwan dying form radiation?

Another warned people from going out if it rains as the rain might be acidic and that it will burn your arms, head, hair and everything.

Loads of bullshit. Since the rumour stated BBCnews as a source, i quickly surfed the website and searched through every update available. BBC DID NOT report a spread of radiation to Malaysia at 4pm nor that rains will be acidic today.

However, a US vessel 100 miles off the coast of japan did record a LOW LEVEL radiation which is not left threatening.

As of now, what you nice people can do is STOP helping this rumour to spread by checking out the validity and originality of the source before re-posting it.

People are so addicted to instant information that you shouldnt be suprised that some are tempted to play reporter by spreading things that are untrue. This 2 'news' are cases in point.

If you really want to have instant updates on the Japanese Earthquake, go here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12307698