Moldova currently faces no threat of higher radiation levels in connection with the recent explosions at nuclear plants in Japan, assured Deputy Health Minister Mihai Magdei, Info-Prim Neo reports. Speaking at the extraordinary meeting of the National Public Health Commission today, Mihai Magdei said the great distance of over 8,500 from the affected area makes Moldova an entirely safe place in this respect. To remain sure that the situation remains stable, radiation levels are measured every two hours at 18 weather stations across the country. Moldova's chief weatherman Ilie Boian said currently the wind in Moldova doesn't blow from the direction of Japan, but even if it did, the great distance would render it absolutely harmless. Ion Bahnarel, the head of the National Public Health Center, said that even if no danger can exist in theory, all the state agencies must be ready to respond promptly to any hazard. The Public Health Commission instructed the relevant government agencies to monitor the situation constantly. The Commission will coordinate these efforts and will keep the public up to date through the media. Four nuclear plants in northeastern Japan have reported damage after a 8.9-magnitude earthquake, followed by a tsunami, hit Japan. The situation was the worst at Fukushima, 250km north of Tokyo.