A tornado hit the town of Pomas, located near Carcassonne in Aude. This weather event caused considerable damage, with roofs torn off and trees uprooted along several roads, disrupting traffic.
According to authorities, approximately 300 homes were affected by this tornado. Shelters have been established to accommodate those impacted.
In total, 26 people were injured during this incident, with five requiring hospitalization for treatment. The injuries are considered relatively urgent based on available information.
Images from Pomas show extensive damage, with reports indicating that around a hundred homes were damaged. The prefecture also noted that half of the village may have been destroyed due to the tornado's intensity.
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