More radioactively contaminated waste appears to have been spilled in Japan as a result of Typhoon Hagibis which swept across that country earlier this month.
Over two dozen bags containing the waste appear to have opened up with dozens more swept away.
Despite this, the Japanese government doesn't seem particularly concerned.
Kim Hyo-sun reports.
The historic rainfall from Typhoon Hagibis reportedly swept away numerous bags that contained contaminated waste from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan's Kyodo News Agency reported Monday that 66 bags were washed away from the containment site.
Tokyo's environment ministry confirmed the loss from four sites in Fukushima Prefecture, including Nihonmatsu and Tamura.
Although it explained that some bags have been recovered,... nearly two dozen appear to have opened up,... spilling waste matter into the river.
These bags, which weight up to a ton each, contain radioactively contaminated grass, wood and soil.
Thousands of these bags were left out in the open at temporary storage sites without even a sheet placed over them for protection from the wind or rain.
While the Japanese government insists the concentration of radioactive materials is relatively low and has little impact on the environment,... South Korea is calling for swift measures.

"We plan to continue dialogue with Japan throughout November by setting up a team that focuses solely on tackling the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster."

In 2015, 240 sacks of contamination waste were also carried away from the temporary storage sites due to heavy rainfall.
Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.