Tornado Rips Through Pomas, France, Injuring 31

A tornado tore through the small commune of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, striking homes and roofs and leaving 31 people injured. The violent wind event unfolded as part of a broader outbreak of severe thunderstorms that have battered the region in recent hours.

Emergency services were dispatched immediately to the affected area, where first‑aid teams treated the injured and began securing damaged structures. Local authorities have opened a damage assessment and are coordinating with national meteorological agencies to investigate the tornado’s path and intensity. Residents reported that the storm brought sudden, high‑velocity winds that caused widespread structural damage before dissipating.

Officials are monitoring the situation as additional weather reports indicate that the storm system may still pose a threat to nearby towns. The Aude region remains on alert while authorities work to provide aid and restore services to the impacted communities.