A few days ago I wrote a post about the catastrophe that happened regarding a lovely salt mine I have visited several times over the years. If you've missed it, it's not to late to read it, it's this one.
This case is in my mind every day since I have learnt about the problem. Somehow I can't get it out of my mind. I can't understand how the hell such tragedy can happen and how things can get to this point? It is affecting me emotionally because I've been planning to visit it and that is out of the question now.
Since I published my post, things got worse and better in the same time. This statement can look confusing but I'll explain it to you.
Things got worse because the mine got flooded, both the visitor and the mining area are full of water. This is a salt mine, not a concrete structure, so the more the water stays inside, the greater the danger of collapsing. The water dissolves the salt and it's the end of it.
The whole region's (a few villages) livelihood depends on the mine. People have been protesting in front of the mine ever since. Many have been crying openly, in front of the camera, so you can imagine the emotional impact this case has.
The good thing is, politicians at the highest level have stepped in and today the President, Prime Minister, the Minister of Economy paid a visit and are working on a plan to stop the flooding and plan the rehabilitation works and this is not all. They are also working on a plan to support those affected by this catastrophe.
After having a totally useless president for 10 years, it's nice to see the new one, who took office last week, getting to work so fast and serving the people who voted him. There's one county heavily affected by the flood, people lost everything in a day, the only thing they have is the clothes on their backs, so if now is not the time to help, then when?
It's nice to see authorities stepping in and working on plans to help those in need, but I'm wondering if those responsible are going to face the consequences. This is a known issue, turns out in 2007, there was a risk assessment project done, they knew this can happen, yet nothing has been done. I truly hope those responsible are going to pay. The damage they have caused is ... huge.
It's going to take some time and a lot of money to restore the mine, to set up the visitor area and production as well, but I hope they are going to get there. So many people need the treatment, kids and adults as well. Salt is also sought after. Let this be a lesson and those who have things neglected, better get themselves together and get to work as such attitude is not tolerated.
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