Mr Jenkins said the plant dies down in winter leaving river banks exposed, and any flooding can damage the banks.

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That's nearly half the population, who must be resettled before the winter rainy season if they are to plant the single annual rice crop.

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The power plant has been shut down since this winter, when a small amount of radioactive gas escaped from a steam generator during a water leak.

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