As of 1600 Mountain Time, March 13, here is what Japan’s NHK is reporting on the status of Fukushima nuclear plants.

Plant 1:

Reactor 2 coolant levels low. Pressure and gas build up. Use of external generators failed.

Reactor 3 possible explosion imminent. Pressure and gas build up. Relief valves malfunctioning. Coolant levels dropping. Sea water having little affect. Nuclear power rods exposed by 2.2 meters, partial meltdown occurring.

Reactor 1, exploded, sea water being pumped in to flood reactor, but it is taking longer than expected.

Plant 2:

Reactors 1, 2 and 4 cooling system failure.