Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region
Summary
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes. The storm caused power outages, transport disruptions, and led to the cancellation of a cycling race stage in the region.Key Facts
- The tornado hit Pomas, a village with about 1,000 residents.
- Approximately 300 homes were damaged, with roofs ripped off in some cases.
- 41 people were injured, and 15 were hospitalized, including a pregnant woman.
- Winds reached up to 117 km/h (73 mph) in a nearby village.
- More than 120 emergency workers responded to the scene.
- The tornado and storms caused power outages affecting around 2,800 homes across 10 villages.
- Transport services were disrupted, delaying trains and flights in multiple French cities.
- France typically experiences several dozen tornadoes each year; the effect of global warming on these storms is not yet clear.
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