A government spokesman said radiation emanating from the plant is high enough in nearby areas to damage health.
Radiation levels have risen considerably, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said.
In a televised press conference this afternoon, Kan told people within 30 kilometres of the troubled nuclear power plant to stay indoors.
Japan Earthquake Tsunami | Nuclear Meltdown Fears At Fukushima
Radiation levels have risen considerably, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said.
In a televised press conference this afternoon, Kan told people within 30 kilometres of the troubled nuclear power plant to stay indoors.
Japan Earthquake Tsunami | Nuclear Meltdown Fears At Fukushima