Probable Overcurrent from Strong Radiation Causes Camera Failure at Fukushima N-plant; Operation Resumption Unlikely

Cameras ‍attached to a‍ device used to retrieve radioactive debris from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant are ​believed to have failed⁢ due‍ to overcurrent caused by strong radiation, according to​ Tokyo Electric Power⁤ Company Holdings Inc. The cameras ‌have been relocated to a metal containment box outside the reactor containment vessel of the plant’s No. 2 reactor, and no abnormalities were observed‌ on their⁤ exteriors, TEPCO stated ​at ​a ‌regular press conference on Thursday. In an attempt to restore functionality, TEPCO will remotely turn⁤ the‍ cameras on and off⁣ at intervals of a few ⁤days⁣ until around October 3rd. However, as there ⁢is a possibility that the cameras may need replacement, resuming operations is currently uncertain. The company had initially planned ⁤to collect debris ‍remotely while ⁤monitoring footage from these cameras due​ to high radiation levels inside the ⁣containment box. On September 17th, it ‌was discovered that two out of four cameras attached to‍ the device were disabled⁢ by an issue.