Russian City Khabarovsk On High Alert After Detection Of Nuclear Radiation| Oneindia News
A state of emergency is declared in Khabarovsk, Russia, due to a radiation leak from the 'Radon' plant. The source remains unidentified as specialists investigate. Astonishingly, the leak was known for a week before action was taken. Despite assurances of no immediate threat, concerns persist over the delay in response and potential health risks. Public safety remains a top priority as investigations continue.
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00:00 A state of emergency has been declared in Khabarovsk, South-East Russia after a concerning
00:06 radiation leak from the Radon specialized plant.
00:09 The authorities are yet to clarify the cause of the radiation surge, prompting restrictions
00:14 and an investigation into its origin.
00:16 Despite reports of the leak being known for a week, action has been just taken recently.
00:21 And so, the access to the affected area is now restricted as specialists are working
00:25 to identify the radiation source.
00:28 A man wearing nuclear protective gear detected radiation levels well above normal, reaching
00:33 20 microsieverts, posing significant risks, in a circulated video.
00:38 Astonishingly, the leak was known for about a week before any action was taken or the
00:42 public was informed, raising concerns about the delay in response.
00:48 The city's civil defense head confirmed the discovery of the increased radiation level,
00:52 leading to the cordoning off of the area and the declaration of a state of emergency to
00:58 expedite the response efforts.
01:00 The authorities have assured right now that there is no immediate threat to life, stating
01:04 that the radiation source has been safely contained and is being transported to the
01:08 radioactive waste storage facility with no environmental pollution or societal risk reported
01:14 as of now.
01:15 Khabarovsk, situated near the Chinese border and home to the population of 630,000 people,
01:21 faces heightened concern over the incident's potential implications.
01:25 The delay in addressing the radiation leak has raised concerns about the effectiveness
01:29 of monitoring systems and emergency response protocols.
01:33 As the investigations continue, ensuring public safety and addressing any lingering environmental
01:37 risk remains a top priority for the local authorities.
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