# Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

https://mins.news/en/item/31025

- France 24, 2026-08-24 22:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260824-tornado-devastates-village-southwestern-france-aude-region

> A tornado struck the village of Pomas in France’s southwestern Aude region on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging around 300 homes. The severe weather tore roofs from buildings, caused power cuts and transport disruption, and led authorities to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.

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