World · Europe · published 2026-08-26 · via France 24

Rare tornado damages hundreds of homes in Aude village

A tornado struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France late Monday, injuring dozens and damaging roughly 300 of the 500 houses, according to local authorities. Officials said about 100 of the damaged homes may be unsafe to inhabit, describing the event as rare and traumatic. Emergency response teams are assessing the situation and providing aid to affected residents.

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The tornado struck Pomas, a village in the Aude department of southwestern France, during Monday night, catching residents off guard. Local officials reported that the storm damaged roughly three-fifths of the village's 500 homes, with about 100 of those structures now considered potentially unsafe for occupancy.

Dozens of people sustained injuries in the event, which authorities characterized as both rare and deeply unsettling for

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