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Village of Pomas ravaged and dozens hurt
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- A tornado struck the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and damaging around 300 homes, with 15 hospitalized and two in critical condition.
- Winds reached speeds of 117 km/h (73 mph), tearing roofs off houses and causing significant destruction, including partial collapse of a 1,000-year-old castle.
- More than 120 emergency workers were deployed, and about 2,800 homes across 10 villages lost electricity due to the extreme weather.
- The Vuelta a España cycle race stage in the Aude area was canceled after a hailstorm forced riders to take shelter near the finish line.
- The severe weather also caused flight delays and cancellations at major airports in Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse, and near Paris.
