Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
Summary
A tornado struck the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and damaging around 300 homes. Emergency teams responded quickly, and authorities reported no missing persons despite significant destruction and power outages.Key Facts
- The tornado hit Pomas, south-west France, with winds up to 117 km/h (73 mph).
- 39 people were injured; 15 were hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
- About 300 homes were damaged and half the village was destroyed.
- More than 120 emergency workers were sent to assist in the area.
- Power outages affected 2,800 homes across 10 nearby villages.
- The Vuelta a España cycling race was canceled nearby due to a hailstorm connected to the weather system.
- Flight delays and cancellations occurred at several French airports due to the storms.
- France experiences several dozen tornadoes yearly, with extreme weather following a summer of heatwaves and wildfires in the region.
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