In a trial over the so-called "black rain" containing radioactive materials that fell immediately after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the government expressed its intention to consider relieving not only the plaintiffs' residents but also those who were exposed to the "black rain". As a result, Hiroshima City has received a series of inquiries asking for confirmation as to whether or not it is eligible for relief.
On the 26th of this month, Prime Minister Kan admitted that all plaintiffs were survivors in a trial in which residents and others complained that they had suffered health damage due to the so-called "black rain" immediately after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. He accepted the ruling and clarified his intention not to appeal, and expressed his intention to consider the relief of those who were exposed to the "black rain" like the plaintiff.
According to the city of Hiroshima, since then, there have been a series of inquiries asking for confirmation, such as "Are you also eligible for relief?", And there were 27 inquiries during the two days of the 27th and 28th.
In 2010, the city of Hiroshima compiled a report stating that "black rain" fell in a range about six times the area where the government-designated A-bomb survivors could receive assistance, and "black rain" in this range. It is estimated that about 13,000 people were exposed to radiation as of August last year.
In response to the decision of the second trial, Hiroshima City hastened to issue the A-bomb survivor support notebook to the plaintiffs and responded to inquiries to people other than the plaintiffs who were exposed to the "black rain". ..
Chiho Shishido, chief of the Hiroshima City Assistance Division, said, "I want the government to promptly show the framework for relief for those who have not participated in the proceedings."