Parajd Salt Mine Flooded: Volunteers Race Against Time to Prevent Further Collapse

Parajd Salt Mine Flooded: Landslides Grow as Volunteers Race Against Time Heavy rainfall in Transylvania, Romania has caused the Corond creek to flood the Parajd salt mine, resulting in significant landslides. While no new collapses have been reported, existing fissures have expanded, raising concerns about further damage. The event has mobilized a massive volunteer response. "We've been working non-stop since the flooding," said one volunteer, "It's a race against time to protect the mine and the surrounding area." Over 12,000 volunteers have joined forces with local authorities and the disaster relief team to construct protective barriers from sandbags. Specialized drones are being used to monitor the unstable ground and assess the risk of additional landslides and flooding. The Hungarian government has pledged support to aid in the recovery efforts. Despite the challenges, the community spirit and collaborative efforts offer hope for mitigating the damage and ensuring the safety of the area.