'Wartime situation': Rare tornado ravages French village
Summary
A rare and powerful tornado hit the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing heavy damage to homes, the town hall, and the local school. Thirty-nine people were injured, some seriously, but no deaths were reported. Emergency teams are working to help residents and assess the damage.Key Facts
- The tornado struck the Aude department in southern France on August 24, 2026.
- Pomas, a village of about 1,000 people, was the hardest hit area.
- Around 300 of the village’s 476 homes were damaged or destroyed.
- Thirty-nine people were injured; 17 were hospitalized with two severe cases.
- Important buildings like the town hall and the nursery school were destroyed.
- Over 7,200 households in the region lost power after the storm.
- Emergency crews, including firefighters and search teams with dogs, have been working overnight.
- The mayor described the situation as similar to living through wartime due to the destruction and shock.
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