An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taskforce started mission in Japan for reviewing controversial planned release of treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Since the Fukushima nuclear plant went into meltdown after a tsunami in 2011, about a million tonnes of processed water has accumulated in tanks at crippled plant. Storage space at the plant is running out.
According to Japan, the plan to dilute and release water over several decades is safe because, an extensive pumping and filtration system removes most radioactive Elements.
IAEA has also endorsed the release and says it similar to disposal of wastewater at nuclear Plants at other sites.
IAEA will now conduct a mission for reviewing the action, data, plans, and relevant documents, for assessing their compliance against provisions included in international safety standards. IAEA taskforce would be scrutinising elements including radiological characterisation of water to be discharged and its impact on people and Environment.