Text Message "Radiation Leaks in Japan"

Salams,

If you received a text message such as:

"BBC FLASHNEWS: Japan government confirms radiation leak at Fukushima nuclear plants. Asia countries should take necessary precautions. If rain comes, remain indoors first 24hrs. Close doors & windows. Swab neclskin with betadine where thyroid area is, radiation hits thyroid first. Take extra precautions. Radiation may hit Phil at starting 4pm today. Pls send to your loved ones."

"“4.30PM the nuclear powerplant in Japan explode. So, when it rains later or tomorrow dont go out and if u are out, make sure u have umbrella or raincoat bocausethis rain can cause skin cancer etc. Please pass to other people..”"

"There was a nuclear blast 4:30pm Sunday in Fukushima Japan. If it rains today or in the next few days, DO NOT GO UNDER THE RAIN. If you get caughtout, use an umbrella or raincoat, even if it’s only a drizzle. Radioactive particles, which may cause burns, alopecia or even cancer, may be in the rain. – Pls take note~!!"


DO NOT BELIEVE IT! DO NOT FORWARD IT! It’s a false warning manipulated to spread unnecessary anxiety and confusion.

Here are the facts:

Although there has been two explosions in the Fukushima nuclear plant and a possible meltdown might occur, there has been no radiation leak yet that can reach other countries. In fact, only those inside the 12 mile radius from the plant are susceptible to current partial radiation leakage. While according to expert in BBC report, that disaster on the scale of Chernobyl in the 1980s is highly unlikely because the reactors are built to a much higher standard and have much more rigorous safety measures.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12729138