Buddhika Weerasinghe: Over 80% of Japan's Nuclear Reactors Offline

A general view of Mihama nuclear power station No 1 reactor (R), No 2 reactor (C) and No 3 reactor (L) which is run by Kansai Electric Power Co, on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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The Takahama Nuclear Power Station is seen in a roadside mirror which runs by Kansai Electric Power Co., on March 9, 2012 in Takahama, Japan. Only two of Japanese's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Japan on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters that engulfed large parts of northeastern Japan and also damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A general view of Takahama Nuclear Power Station which runs by Kansai Electric Power Co., on March 9, 2012 in Takahama, Japan. Only two of Japanese's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Japan on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters that engulfed large parts of northeastern Japan and also damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A general view of Tsuruga Power Station which is run by Japan Atomic Power Company, on March 8, 2012 in Tsuruga, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Fishermen set up fishing nets beside Mihama No 3 reactor at the The Mihama Nuclear Power Plant which is run by Kansai Electric Power Co, on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

An elder woman walks beside Mihama nuclear power plant on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan.Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A woman rides a bicycle in front of an evacuation sign in the Mihama nuclear power plant evacuation zone on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan.Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Fisherman sets up fishing nets beside Mihama No 3 reactor at the The Mihama Nuclear Power Plant which is run by Kansai Electric Power Co, on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

Fishermen stand beside Mihama No 3 reactor at the The Mihama Nuclear Power Plant which is run by Kansai Electric Power Co, on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

An evacuation sign in the Mihama nuclear power plant evacuation zone beside reactors on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan. Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

A man drives vehicle in front of an evacuation sign in the Mihama nuclear power plant evacuation zone on March 8, 2012 in Mihama, Japan.Only two of Japan's 54 nuclear reactors are online nearly 12 months after last year's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Many of the reactors have been stopped for regular maintenance during which official stress tests are being conducted. A 9.0 magnitude strong earthquake struck Japan offshore on March 11, 2011 at 2:46pm local time, triggering a tsunami wave of up to ten meters which engulfed large parts of north-eastern Japan, damaging the Fukushima nuclear plant, causing the worst nuclear crisis in decades. The number of dead and missing has amounted to over 25,000 people. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)