Transylvania Salt Mine Flooded After Days of Torrential Rain

Heavy Rainfall Causes Catastrophic Flooding at Parajd Salt Mine in Romania. Days of torrential rain in Transylvania have led to a major disaster at the historic Parajd salt mine. The Korond creek, swollen by the downpour, has breached its protective barriers, sending a relentless surge of water into the mine. Emergency services have been working tirelessly to mitigate the damage, but the sheer force of the water has proven overwhelming. 'It's a heartbreaking sight,' said one local resident, 'the mine is a part of our heritage, and to see it like this is devastating.' The mine, though not an official UNESCO World Heritage site, holds immense cultural significance for the local Székely people and the broader Hungarian community. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of nature's power and the importance of preparedness in the face of extreme weather events. The outpouring of concern from the Hungarian community, both in Transylvania and across the world, highlights the deep emotional connection to this historical site.