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Tornado devastates village of Pomas in Aude, 41 injured reported

On Monday afternoon, a tornado ravaged Pomas, injuring 41 people and damaging 300 homes in southern France.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Monday afternoon, around 5:20 PM, a tornado struck the village of Pomas, located in the Aude department of France. According to reports, the phenomenon injured at least 41 people, with 15 being hospitalized due to their injuries.

The tornado caused significant damage in the municipality, with approximately 300 homes affected. Many roofs were torn off, and some houses were completely destroyed by the force of the wind.

Pomas, which has around 1,000 residents, witnessed scenes of substantial destruction, with images showing debris scattered and structures damaged. Emergency services quickly mobilized to assist the victims and assess the damage.

Local authorities updated the situation reports throughout the evening, confirming the number of injuries and the extent of the damage. The prefecture of Aude stated that a new assessment would be provided as more information becomes available.

Firefighters and emergency services were called to intervene in several affected areas to assist the injured, as well as to secure the locations and prevent further hazards.

Images of the destruction circulated on social media, illustrating the tornado's devastating force, as residents began to assess the situation and the necessary repairs.

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