A tornado tears through the village of Pomas in southwestern France, causing widespread destruction and injuring dozens. Local officials describe the damage as severe, with emergency services searching affected areas and residents assessing losses after the storm.
Across reports, the tornado damages roughly 300 homes in Pomas, a village of about 1,000 residents. Estimates vary on the total number of homes affected and the total housing count cited, but multiple outlets say hundreds of houses are damaged, some with roofs ripped off. BBC and others report around 15 people are taken to hospital, while other outlets cite totals of 39 to 41 injured.
Injuries are reported as including two people in critical condition, and at least one report says 17 people are hospitalised. France 24 also notes power cuts affecting more than 1,400 homes as of August 25, along with blocked roads and ongoing recovery efforts. Some outlets mention the storm occurs amid thunderstorm alert, while one report includes commentary that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense.
