Tornado tears through southern France, injuring more than 40 people
A powerful tornado swept through several villages in southern France, injuring more than 40 people and cutting power to thousands of households.
A destructive tornado has struck several villages in southern France, leaving more than 40 people injured and causing significant damage to homes and local infrastructure.
A resident of the village of Verzeille captured footage of the tornado as it formed beneath a thunderstorm. The storm system later moved through the nearby village of Pomas, where winds exceeding 100km/h (62mph) tore the roofs off numerous homes.
Damage and aftermath
Local authorities reported that as of Monday evening, around 2,800 households remained without electricity. Several roads in the area were blocked, complicating movement through the affected zones.
Recovery efforts were underway in the wake of the storm, though the source report does not specify further details on casualties beyond the number injured. Restoring power and clearing roads appear to be the immediate priorities for local authorities.
