Tornado Injures 40 in Southern France as 2,800 Homes Lose Power

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Aug 25

More than 40 people were injured after a tornado tore through villages in southern France, with Verzeille residents capturing the funnel as it formed beneath a thunderstorm.
Winds topping 100 km/h ripped roofs off homes in Pomas, leaving visible structural damage across the affected area.
About 2,800 households were still without electricity on Monday evening, and several roads remained blocked as authorities worked on the aftermath.
The storm's impact stretched beyond injuries, disrupting transport and basic services across multiple villages in the region.

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