https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-tornado-dozens-injured-and-hundreds-of-homes-damagedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-tornado-dozens-injured-and-hundreds-of-homes-damagedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-tornado-dozens-injured-and-hundreds-of-homes-damaged#u51440Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:25:24 +0000A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southern France on Monday, injuring 39 people and damaging approximately 300 homes. Alain Bucquet, head of the local government office, reported that 20 injured persons were hospitalized, though none remained in critical condition by Tuesday evening. Local authorities established emergency accommodation centers for displaced residents after the storm destroyed several cars and ripped roofs from buildings. Rescue teams continued searching through ruins on Tuesday, but officials reported no people missing.Why it mattersThe village of Pomas has a populatio https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-tornado-dozens-injured-and-hundreds-of-homes-damagedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-tornado-dozens-injured-and-hundreds-of-homes-damaged#u49035Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:35:24 +0000A powerful tornado struck the Aude region of southern France on Monday, causing significant destruction in the village of Pomas. Reports indicate over 40 people were injured, with two individuals in critical condition. The storm damaged 300 homes, ripping off roofs and smashing windows. The disaster left approximately 21,000 households without power by Tuesday, including 1,600 within Aude. Winds reached 73mph, overturning vehicles and felling trees. Rescue operations continue as residents face blocked roads and widespread utility outages.Why it mattersThe Aude region is located in southern Fra