hoto taken on Aug. 22, 2012 shows Tihange nuclear plant, 90 kilometers southeast of Brussels, Belgium. Staff not essential of nuclear plants in Doel and Tihange of Belgium have been sent home by the request of Belgian government as a precautionary measure after the terror threat level across the country was increased to the maximum level 4 on Tuesday morning. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan)
A nuclear power station in Tihange, southeast Belgium, has been evacuated as a precautionary measure after the terror threat level across the country was increased to the maximum level 4 on Tuesday morning.
Belgian broadcaster RTBF reported that only essential personnel needed to keep the reactors running were allowed to work. Other staff were sent home mid-morning and police and military personnel are guarding the entrance.
Doel nuclear power plant, near the north Belgian port city of Antwerp, has followed the same procedure, RTBF added.
Belgian electricity supplier Electrabel said the move would have no impact on electricity production levels.
The threat level in Belgium has been raised to the highest level 4 from the previous level 3 following deadly explosions at Brussels airport and on a city subway train.
The death toll has risen to 34 in the deadly blasts in Brussels on Tuesday morning, according to the latest figures.
