A powerful tornado wreaked havoc on the village of Pomas in the south of France, causing extensive damage to over 300 homes and leaving numerous individuals injured. Fortunately, no individuals have been reported missing.
As of Tuesday morning, the Aude prefecture confirmed that 1,400 households remained without power. The tornado was captured on video as it hovered over the village of Verzeille, situated a few kilometers east of Pomas, causing severe destruction to homes and shattering windows.
Images from social media and verified by Reuters show the tornado passing through Preixan, located north of Pomas, further highlighting the trail of destruction left in its wake.
Residents in Pomas are now in the process of assessing the damage and beginning the cleanup efforts. One photograph depicts a man amidst the debris of a damaged house, while another shows the aftermath of the collapsed roof of the Saint Julien et Sainte Basilisse church.
The scene in a local cemetery reveals fallen trees among tombstones, emphasizing the widespread impact of the tornado. Additionally, individuals are seen covering damaged rooftops with tarps, and pedestrians navigate through the debris-strewn streets of Pomas, underscoring the community’s efforts to recover from the natural disaster.
