A deadly typhoon crossed Japan, causing widespread death and damage, but authorities said it caused little significant increase in release of radiation from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant.
"Typhoon Roke has moved north across Japan, leaving at least 16 people dead or missing.
Concerns had been raised that the powerful typhoon could threaten safety at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, which was sent into meltdown by an earthquake and tsunami on 11 March, but officials said the plant was unaffected.
Hiroki Kawamata, a spokesman for the plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco), said there had been no further leaks of radioactive water or material into the environment. "We are seeing no problems so far," he said."
The Associated Press had the story September 22, 2011.
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