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Tornado Tears Through Southern France, Injuring More Than 40 People
A powerful tornado has torn through southern France, leaving widespread destruction in its wake and injuring more than 40 people.
The tornado struck the Aude department on Monday afternoon, August 24, with the village of Pomas, near Carcassonne, among the worst-hit areas. The storm caused extensive damage to homes, with roofs ripped away, windows shattered and buildings seriously damaged. Around 300 homes were reported to have been affected.
French authorities said 41 people received medical assistance following the tornado, with 15 taken to hospital. Earlier reports had put the number of injured lower as emergency crews continued assessing the situation. Two of those injured were reported to be in critical condition.
More than 120 emergency responders were deployed to deal with the aftermath, while roads were blocked by fallen trees and debris. Emergency shelters were also opened for residents whose homes were damaged or who were unable to return home.
The severe weather also caused widespread disruption beyond the tornado’s immediate path. Around 2,800 households in the area were left without electricity, while storms, heavy hail and strong winds affected transport across parts of southern France.
Authorities described the tornado as an unusually intense weather event. Nearby wind gusts reached around 117 km/h, although the tornado itself may have produced stronger winds locally.
The disaster came as southern France was experiencing a period of severe summer weather, following an extended heatwave. Residents are now facing the difficult task of clearing debris, repairing damaged properties and assessing the full cost of the destruction.
Emergency services remain on the ground as officials continue to assess the damage and support those affected by one of the region’s most dramatic severe-weather events in recent years.
Attached is a news article regarding a tornado that has torn through southern France
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/aude-tornado-france-verzeille-weather-b3038634.html
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