Floods from Salina Praid: several households are evacuated urgently. “Danger of collapse of the ancient floor of me”

The authorities ordered, in an emergency regime, the evacuation of 10 houses near Salina Praid, after the area has occurred, announces the department for emergency situations..

“Following the technical evaluation carried out by experts requested by the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, significant damage caused by recent floods that affected Salina Praid has been found. According to the specialists' conclusions, there is a danger of collapse of the old mine,” announces DSU.

In view of the risks identified also for the protection of the life of the citizens, the authorities have ordered, as a matter of urgency, the evacuation of 10 households in the proximity of the affected area, says DSU.

According to DSU, on the way to the affected area is the Minister of Economy, Bogdan Ivan, and the first deputy inspector general of the IGSU, who is responsible for the operative area, Mr. gender. of bg. Constantin Florea.

On the spot are the prefect of Harghita County, the chief inspector of ISU Harghita, as well as specialists in the mining field to evaluate the situation and take legal measures.

The waters brought by the rains of the last days have destroyed Salina Praid from Harghita County, one of the most famous saline in Romania. Due to the infiltration, the underground dam has given up, and the salt mine galleries can be collapsed at any time.

Last year, about 470,000 people paid the ticket of 60 lei to visit Salina, some coming to treat various conditions. Local tourism and related businesses have become vital to the area, according to a hotnews report made on the spot by journalist Dana Coțovanu.