A tornado tears through a village in southern France, injuring 39 and wrecking 300 homes

A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southern France on Monday, causing extensive damage and injuring 39 people, two of whom are in critical condition. Local authorities confirmed the toll, adding that no missing persons have been reported. Approximately 300 homes were damaged, and emergency accommodation has been set up for residents. The region had been under a thunderstorm alert at the time of the tornado, which left the village in ruins and caused widespread power outages. The tornado, which hit the village of 1,000 inhabitants, also destroyed numerous cars.

A tornado struck the south-western French village of Pomas, causing widespread damage and injuring dozens. The storm, which occurred amidst an orange alert for thunderstorms in the region, damaged hundreds of homes, with Pomas being the hardest hit. Fifteen people were treated in hospital, and authorities reported no missing individuals. Eyewitnesses described a powerful noise and debris flying through the air, with one resident losing their home. The tornado also caused uprooted trees and damaged cars. The severe weather led to flight delays and cancellations at several airports and power outages.