A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the village of Pomas in southern France, causing extensive damage to over 300 homes and injuring numerous individuals. Fortunately, there have been no reports of missing persons. As of Tuesday morning, the Aude prefecture confirmed that 1,400 households were still without electricity in the aftermath of the disaster.
The tornado was captured in a dramatic video as it swept through the village of Verzeille, located just a few kilometers east of Pomas. The destructive force of the tornado shattered windows in many homes along its path.
Images obtained from social media and verified by Reuters show the tornado moving through Preixan, a town situated north of Pomas, highlighting the widespread impact of the natural disaster.
Residents are now assessing the damage and beginning the cleanup process. A man is seen amidst the wreckage of a damaged house in Pomas, while debris litters the floor of the Saint Julien et Sainte Basilisse church following the collapse of its roof caused by the tornado.
Additionally, fallen trees in a cemetery and the efforts of men covering damaged roofs with tarps illustrate the extent of the destruction in Pomas. Pedestrians navigate their way past a fallen tree and damaged homes, underscoring the challenges faced by the community in the tornado’s aftermath.
