Reactor at Japan's Onagawa nuclear plant to shut down over water leak

TOKYO — Unit 2 at the Onagawa nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan will be shut down around Saturday after a small amount of water leaked from a valve, the plant's operator said.

According to the operator, the leak was detected in a small volume of water and did not affect areas outside the plant. The reactor is being taken offline to inspect and repair the leaking valve and to ensure safe operation.

The Onagawa nuclear power plant is located in northeastern Japan. Full details on the extent of the leak and the repair timeline have not been disclosed.